Written answers

Wednesday, 16 September 2020

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Road Projects

Photo of Fergus O'DowdFergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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26. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the funding for the proposed Narrow Water bridge between counties Louth Down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24355/20]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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Following on from the Fresh Start Agreement, the "New Decade, New Approach" document indicates that the Government is ready to jointly progress consideration of options for the development of the Narrow Water bridge project at the North South Ministerial Council. 

Options for the development of the Narrow Water Bridge project are under examination by relevant Departments, in consultation with Local Authorities, taking into account other proposed road projects in the area including the Newry Southern Relief Road. Consideration of options for a bridge is not at a stage where there is a clearly defined and costed scheme. Pending future decisions on the project, there is, therefore, no specific allocation of funding for the scheme.  

Photo of Fergus O'DowdFergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Ardee bypass project with the associated key timelines and relevant information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24356/20]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Climate, Energy, Communications and Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.This is also subject to the Public Spending Code Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this project.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

As set out in the Programme for Government, the Government will be carrying out a review of the National Development Plan later this year, taking account of the priorities of Government set out in the Programme. The Deputy may wish to address further questions he may have on the review of the NDP to my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

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