Brian Stanley (Laois, Independent)
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211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to make sure that funding is finally provided for the construction of the long-awaited relief road (N80) for Mountmellick town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3105/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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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 Infrastructure Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply updating you as to any plans or works in the Mountmellick area. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.