Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Northern Ring Road in Cork. [62688/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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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 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.

Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on discussion with his Department regarding the John F. Connolly Road, Cork. [62689/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Councils' own resources supplemented by State grants, where applicable.

Under the Regional and Local Road Grant Programme, my Department provides funding for road rehabilitation works under the Restoration Improvement Grant and each Council is required to submit a 3-year programme of works. As indicated previously to the Deputy, Cork City Council has included road pavement improvement works on the John F Connolly road in its 2023 Restoration Improvement Grant work programme. It is the Council's responsibility for scheduling and prioritising projects within this programme.