Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the northern ring road. [32435/21]

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 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.

Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the progress of the cycleway and pedestrian way at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32404/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I understand from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) that the N71 Glasslinn Pavement Strengthening Scheme is at Tender stage. As part of the scheme, they are widening the existing footpath from 1.8m to 3m from the Kevin O’Leary Roundabout towards the Clare O'Leary Walk, for 950m.

The Clare O’Leary Walk (old railway line) is a further 800m away further along the N71. Cork County Council are pursuing the completion of the scheme (800m) separately.

I understand that this project is proposed to be a pedestrian facility and as my Department does not have a role in rural walkway schemes, I am not in a position to answer this aspect.

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The North South Ministerial Council on 5^thMay 2021 noted the commitments in New Decade, New Approach in relation to the Narrow Water Bridge and agreed that Departments will consider next steps to progress the scheme.

The project will now transfer to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage who will work with Louth County Council and other stakeholders to bring this project forward.