Brian Stanley (Laois, Independent)
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139. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if capital works for the Mountmelllick inner relief road will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8789/25]

Brian Stanley (Laois, Independent)
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157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps taken in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland to include the Mountmellick relief road in the National Development Plan funding envelope; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8790/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 139 and 157 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. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.