Colm Burke (Cork North-Central, Fine Gael)
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133. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress of Cork’s northern distributor road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9502/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the proposal for the Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Route was established in the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. It is intended that the Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Route will include both traffic and bus lanes as well as cycling and pedestrian facilities.

In December of 2023, the National Transport Authority (NTA) approved a Strategic Assessment Report (SAR) for the project. The approval of the SAR authorised Cork City Council to proceed with the next stage of the project, namely the route selection stage.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The NTA has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the Cork Northern Distributor project.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.