James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider including an upgrade to the link road from the M1 to Ardee, County Louth in the roadwork plans for the proposed upgrade of the N2 from Ardee to Castleblayney. [23735/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport 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 upgrading and 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.

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.