Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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355. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on when the N5 upgrade from Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue will commence construction; what the estimated cost of this project is expected to be; when the evaluation of the tenders will conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38459/23]

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.

I can confirm that the Final Business Case for the N5 project is with my Department. A decision by Government regarding the award of the tender will be made in the very near future.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a detailed update. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.