Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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220. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the project to extend and upgrade the Bandon Relief Road on the N71, including the completion date currently being worked towards. [55163/22]

Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the project to build a bypass road around Innishannon, County Cork, on the N71. [55164/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 and 221 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 Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on projects on the N71.

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.