Written answers
Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Departmental Funding
Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide for several areas and categories (details supplied) a list of all the individual projects to which his Department has provided funding since 2020, in tabular form. [42920/24]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel and Public Transport. Regarding Active Travel, funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. The NTA also has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally in conjunction with public transport operators such as Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland and Luas, as well as through contracts with individual operators.
Noting the role of the NTA in these matters, I have referred the aspects of the Deputy’s question relating to Active Travel and Public Transport to that agency for a more detailed answer.
The planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the role of TII in relation to Greenways, I have also referred your question to them for a direct reply.
If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.
Information regarding national, regional and local road projects and electric vehicle charging projects referred to in the Deputy’s question are provided below.
Galway West
| Year | Name of Project | Details of Project | Funding Provided | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Roads Projects | 2020 | N59 Clifden to Oughterard | The N59 Clifden to Maam Cross to Oughterard is identified in the NDP as a key piece of infrastructure to be developed to Planning/ Design and Construction within the first Phase of the Plan 2018 to 2027. It is the principal access to Connemara and the west coast and functions both as an important access route for the region and a significant tourist route. The overall project is 45km in length and was taken through the statutory process as two separate schemes, the N59 Clifden to Maam Cross Scheme and the N59 Maam Cross to Oughterard Scheme. | €1,000,000* |
| 2020 | N59 Moycullen Bypass | The project is located on the N59 National Secondary Route, which extends from Sligo to Galway City. It consists of the construction of a 4.3km standard single carriageway road bypass of Moycullen Village. This is located between the townland of Drimcong, approximately 1.5km north-west of Moycullen Village, to the townland of Clydagh, approximately 2km south-east of Moycullen Village. This project is now complete. | €1,000,000* | |
| 2020 | Galway City Bypass | The N6 road is a national primary road from junction 11 on the M4 motorway at Kinnegad in Westmeath to Galway city. The N6 and N4/M4 form a continuous motorway or dual carriageway from Dublin city centre to Galway City, passing through the midlands. The proposed project comprises 12.5km of motorway between the existing N6 at Coolagh (northeast of the city) to the existing Ballymoneen Road (northwest of the city) and continues as a single carriageway road for a further 5km of protected road, west of Bearna. The new orbital route travels around the city, and will include a new bridge crossing of the River Corrib. | €2,000,000* | |
| 2021 | N59 Clifden to Oughterard | €600,000* | ||
| 2021 | N59 Moycullen Bypass | €8,000,000* | ||
| 2021 | Galway City Bypass | €1,000,000* | ||
| 2022 | N59 Clifden to Oughterard | €700,000* | ||
| 2022 | N59 Moycullen Bypass | €23,000,000* | ||
| 2022 | Galway City Bypass | €2,000,000* | ||
| 2023 | N59 Clifden to Oughterard | €400,000* | ||
| 2023 | N59 Moycullen Bypass | €400,000* | ||
| 2023 | Galway City Bypass | €3,000,000* | ||
| 2024 | N59 Clifden to Oughterard | €0 | ||
| 2024 | N59 Moycullen Bypass | €1,200,000* | ||
| 2024 | Galway City Bypass | €3,000,000* | ||
| Regional and Local Roads Projects | 2020-2024 | N/A** | N/A** | See below** |
*Amounts listed for National Roads are for major schemes only based on allocations announced by TII at the start of the year. For full details see TII’s website here:
** The payments to all local authorities are outlined in the regional and local road payments booklets which are available in the Oireachtas Library.
Decisions regarding allocations to individual Municipal Districts are a matter for each local authority. In this regard I suggest you contact the relevant Local Authorities directly for details of the allocation of funding for regional and local roads in Galway West.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel, Public Transport and Greenways. Regarding Active Travel, funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. The NTA also has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally in conjunction with public transport operators such as Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland and Luas, as well as through contracts with individual operators. Noting the role of the NTA in these matters, I have referred the aspects of the Deputy’s question relating to Active Travel and Public Transport to that agency for a more detailed answer.
The planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the role of TII in relation to Greenways, I have also referred your question to them for a direct reply.
If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.
Information regarding national, regional and local road projects and electric vehicle charging projects referred to in the Deputy’s question are provided below.
Cork South - Central
| Year | Name of Project | Details & Address of Project | Funding Provided | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National* Roads Projects | 2020 | N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy | The N28 is a primary national road which connects Ringaskiddy to the Port of Cork and is a high volume route for both passenger and freight traffic. The proposed motorway project consists of an upgrade of 13km (of dual carriageway to motorway), and the development of a new section of motorway. The route commences at Bloomfield Interchange, and runs south through Rochestown on the line of the existing N28, diverging at Carr’s Hill. | €4,000,000* |
| 2020 | N40 TEN-T Route Improvements | This project is to upgrade the 15.5km N40 urban ring road, which is a strategic route through the city. | €200,000* | |
| 2021 | N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy | €2,500,000* | ||
| 2021 | N40 TEN-T Route Improvements | €250,000* | ||
| 2022 | N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy | €13,000,000* | ||
| 2022 | N40 TEN-T Route Improvements | €600,000* | ||
| 2023 | N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy | €19,000,000* | ||
| 2023 | N40 TEN-T Route Improvements | €2,000,000* | ||
| 2024 | N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy | €17,600,000* | ||
| 2024 | N40 TEN-T Route Improvements | € 780,000* | ||
| Regional and Local Roads Projects | 2020-2024 | N/A** | N/A** | See below** |
*Amounts listed for National Roads are for major schemes only based on allocations announced by TII at the start of the year. For full details see TII’s website here:
** The payments to all local authorities are outlined in the regional and local road payments booklets which are available in the Oireachtas Library.
Decisions regarding allocations to individual Municipal Districts are a matter for each local authority. In this regard I suggest you contact the relevant Local Authorities directly for details of the allocation of funding for regional and local roads in Cork South-Central.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel, Public Transport and Greenways. Regarding Active Travel, funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. The NTA also has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally in conjunction with public transport operators such as Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland and Luas, as well as through contracts with individual operators. Noting the role of the NTA in these matters, I have referred the aspects of the Deputy’s question relating to Active Travel and Public Transport to that agency for a more detailed answer.
The planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the role of TII in relation to Greenways, I have also referred your question to them for a direct reply.
If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.
Information regarding national, regional and local road projects and electric vehicle charging projects referred to in the Deputy’s question are provided below.
Wicklow
Year | Name of Project | Details & Address of Project | Funding Provided | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Roads Projects | 2020 | N11/M11 Junction 4 to Junction 14 Improvement Scheme | The N11 is a national primary road, running for 129 km along the east side of Ireland from Dublin to Wexford. The proposed project extends from Junction 4 (M50) to Junction 14 (Coyne’s Cross) and is 22km in length. It is intended to assess a Preferred Option for the long-term strategic functionality of the N11 from J4 to J14. However, the delivery (construction) of the Preferred Option will be limited from J4 to J8 in line with the NDP. The N11/M11 Corridor is the primary connector between Dublin and Rosslare Ports. | €1,500,000* |
| 2021 | N11/M11 Junction 4 to Junction 14 Improvement Scheme | €4,000,000* | ||
| 2022 | N11/M11 Junction 4 to Junction 14 Improvement Scheme | €4,000,000* | ||
| 2023 | N11/M11 Junction 4 to Junction 14 Improvement Scheme | 0* | ||
| 2024 | N11/M11 Junction 4 to Junction 14 Improvement Scheme | 0* | ||
| Regional and Local Roads Projects | 2023-2024 | SRLR: Blessington Bypass | Blessington Bypass (Inner Relief) North and South sections (mid-section complete), to facilitate urban relief and active travel, and housing development. | See below** |
| EV charging points | 2023 | EV Charging at Irish Rail Bray Train Station | 150KW DC Taxi Charger funded | €133,453 (excl. VAT) |
*Amounts listed for National Roads are for major schemes only based on allocations announced by TII at the start of the year. For full details see TII’s website here:
** The payments to all local authorities are outlined in the regional and local road payments booklets which are available in the Oireachtas Library.
Decisions regarding allocations to individual Municipal Districts are a matter for each local authority. In this regard I suggest you contact the relevant Local Authorities directly for details of the allocation of funding for regional and local roads in Wicklow.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel, Public Transport and Greenways. Regarding Active Travel, funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. The NTA also has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally in conjunction with public transport operators such as Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland and Luas, as well as through contracts with individual operators. Noting the role of the NTA in these matters, I have referred the aspects of the Deputy’s question relating to Active Travel and Public Transport to that agency for a more detailed answer.
The planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the role of TII in relation to Greenways, I have also referred your question to them for a direct reply.
If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.
Information regarding national, regional and local road projects and electric vehicle charging projects referred to in the Deputy’s question are provided below.
Dublin Bay North
No funding has been provided to national road or electric vehicle projects in Dublin Bay North by my Department in the time period specified.
In the case of the four Dublin Councils, prior to the introduction of the Local Property Tax (LPT) grant funding was made available under the Department's Regional and Local Road Grant Programme to supplement the Councils' expenditure on maintenance. The arrangements agreed by Government when the LPT was introduced included a requirement that the Dublin Councils would use a specified amount of their LPT receipts to fund certain housing and regional and local roads maintenance services, replacing Exchequer funding. This remains the position.
The local authorities are advised annually by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage of the amounts to be self-funded in each category. Aside from the requirement to apply these specified amounts for road maintenance, as the statutory road authorities, decisions on the allocation of funding to regional and local roads is a matter each council.
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