Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position regarding the new M-N20 Cork to Limerick Road; if there will be a link to the N72 Mallow to Killarney Road circumventing the town of Mallow; the up-to-date timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55763/23]

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 €5,000,000 has been allocated for the M20 Limerick to Cork Road scheme in 2023. The allocations for national roads for 2024 are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Listowel bypass will be open to traffic; if the project is on time and within budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55764/23]

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 €22,000,000 has been allocated for the Listowel Bypass scheme in 2023. The allocations for 2024 are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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