Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the N/M20 Cork to Limerick project; the steps to be taken going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54069/21]

Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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208. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the work that has been undertaken and completed in respect of the N/M20 Cork to Limerick project in 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54070/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 208 together.

As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and 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 requirements of the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. As part of this process, I understand that the proposed N/M20 project is currently undergoing route option analysis, with a proposed route to be earmarked by early next year. For more information, 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.