John Paul O'Shea (Cork North-West, Fine Gael)
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137. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on funding for the N72 Cullen, Clonbanin road, which is in bad condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9476/25]

John Paul O'Shea (Cork North-West, Fine Gael)
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165. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the Mallow relief road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9477/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 and 165 together.

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.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply concerning the N72. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.