Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the northern distributor road in Cork city. [13268/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) 2040 was published late last year by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in collaboration with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), Cork City Council and Cork County Council. It sets out an ambitious programme of proposed investment in transport services and infrastructure for the city in the coming years. It provides the necessary evidence-based, and plan-led framework that can guide investment in Cork over the short, medium and longer term. 

The Cork Northern Distributor Road is referenced in section 13 of the CMATS. The Strategy states that it is a short-term objective and considered to be a ‘critical enabler’ for CMATS. It will provide for orbital movement for bus, pedestrian, cycle and some strategic and general traffic and reduce reliance on radial routes through the city centre. 

Noting the NTA's role in developing the  CMATS, I have referred your question to the NTA for a detailed reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.