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. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), 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 TII, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals.

I can confirm that €600,000 has been allocated for the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney scheme in 2023. As with all national roads projects in the NDP, the delivery programme for the project will be kept under review for 2024 and considered in terms of the overall funding envelope available to TII.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question, on this occasion, to TII for a direct reply as to the latest status of this scheme. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the level of funding allocated for roads in Cork, in particular rural roads, in light of the 2023 grant allocations from his Department for national roads, active travel and greenways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10470/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I announced the 2023 regional and local road allocations on 14th February and grant details for each local authority are available at: www.gov.ie/en/press-release/2381e-626-million-for-regional-and-local-roads-announced/

In addition, details of the regional and local road allocations and payments to local authorities are outlined in the regional and local road allocations and payments booklets which are available in the Oireachtas Library. The tables included in the booklets outline expenditure by type of grant programme. 

The 2023 allocations booklet will be lodged shortly.