David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 192 of 30 May 2023, when he expects the review of the strategic assessment report for a project (details supplied) to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41160/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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Cork County Council was given clearance in the first half of 2021 to proceed to prepare a Strategic Assessment Report (SAR) for a Great Island Connectivity Scheme. Following receipt of a draft SAR, the Department initiated a review of the draft in line with the Public Spending Code and the Department's capital investment appraisal requirements.

The review of the SAR, which is taking into account that this significant project involves crossovers between different transport modes, has been reviewed and it has been agreed that Cork County Council can continue to close out the SAR together with the preliminary business case in accordance with the revised public spending code. Completion of this process will then provide a basis for the discussion of the next steps in the project appraisal process with the Council.

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on progress in respect of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41168/23]

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.

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.