Albert Dolan (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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283. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale behind Transport Infrastructure Ireland objecting to one-off dwellings that apply for planning permission with a shared entrance on national routes; if he can issue a directive to prevent this from continuing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7987/25]

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.

The relevant planning guidelines are included in the Spatial Planning and National Road Guidelines which were published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. TII implements these Guidelines in relation to national roads, and provides input as a statutory consultee under planning legislation. Local authorities also consider these when drafting County Development Plans.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply updating you as to the application of these guidelines on national roads. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.