Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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154. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding allocated by the NTA to the R135 cycle network scheme in Ashbourne, County Meath; the schedule of payments for this project; the expected full cost of the project after disputed claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6882/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to 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.

Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred your question to that agency for a more detailed answer.

If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.

Ken O'Flynn (Cork North-Central, Independent Ireland Party)
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155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will support the allocation of €800,000 requested by Cork County Council to advance the development of the Mallow Relief Road (details supplied). [6918/25]

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. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this project.

I can confirm that €300,000 was initially allocated for the Mallow Relief Road project in 2024. This was subsequently increased to €800,000 to enable the completion of the environmental impact assessment report. The allocations for 2025 will be announced in the coming weeks.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply updating you as to the latest status of this project.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days