Written answers
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Road Projects
Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of funding for the Ardee by-pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54029/23]
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.
I can confirm that €350,000 has been allocated for the N52 Ardee Bypass scheme in 2023. As with all national roads projects in the NDP, the delivery programme for this project will be kept under review for 2024 and considered in terms of the overall funding envelope available to TII. The allocations for 2024 are expected to be announced by the end of the year.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct update as to the status of this project. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
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