Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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305. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in respect of the Ardee bypass, which is a central project in the Government’s National Development Plan; the targeted timelines for the commencement of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17521/23]

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.

I can confirm that €350,000 has been allocated for the Ardee Bypass 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 to TII for a direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.