Peter Cleere (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to encourage and provide dedicated parking at motorway junctions along the M9 in counties Kilkenny and Carlow to allow commuters to park their cars in safety, share a lift to work and reduce the number of cars on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8843/25]

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 regarding Park & Share facilities at motorway junctions.

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.