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 and Greenways are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Section 19 (2) of the Roads Act requires that TII shall, as far as possible, arrange that its functions (including prepare, or arrange for the preparation of, design for construction or improvement works or securing the carrying out of construction works) shall be performed on its behalf by the relevant road authority (i.e., the relevant Local Authority). Therefore, TII provides allocations to Local Authorities on an annual basis, so they can deliver on their road authority functions on behalf of TII in relation to greenway and national roads.

Allocations for Laois in 2024

Capital Investment - Protection & Renewal & Active Travel €3,796,000

Current Maintenance - Protection & Renewal €445,949

Greenways €50,000

Total €4,291,949

National allocations in 2024

Capital Investment - Protection & Renewal & Active Travel €265,160,000

Current Maintenance - Protection & Renewal €32,850,000

Greenways €63,865,000

Total €361,875,000

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply updating you as to works which are taking place in Laois during 2024. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

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 and Greenways are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Section 19 (2) of the Roads Act requires that TII shall, as far as possible, arrange that its functions (including prepare, or arrange for the preparation of, design for construction or improvement works or securing the carrying out of construction works) shall be performed on its behalf by the relevant road authority (i.e., the relevant Local Authority). Therefore, TII provides allocations to Local Authorities on an annual basis, so they can deliver on their road authority functions on behalf of TII in relation to Greenways and National Roads.

Allocations for Offaly in 2024

Capital Investment - Protection & Renewal & Active Travel €1,605,000

Current Maintenance - Protection & Renewal €373,937

Greenways €3,940,000

Total €5,918,937

National allocations in 2024

Capital Investment - Protection & Renewal & Active Travel €265,160,000

Current Maintenance - Protection & Renewal €32,850,000

Greenways €63,865,000

Total €361,875,000

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply updating you as to works which are taking place in Offaly during 2024. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.