Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a project (details supplied) will progress to the next stage; the proposed preparatory work to be carried out on this project in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8614/25]

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 the N3 Virginia Bypass project.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply.

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