John Connolly (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm that the Galway Roads Project Office, consisting of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Galway County Council and Galway City Council, will lodge the updated information to An Bord Pleanála for the reassessment of the Galway city ring road project prior to the April 2025 deadline; if the project continues to enjoy the support of the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8164/25]

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 Galway City Ring Road project.

In 2024, €3 million was allocated for the Galway City Ring Road project. Allocations for national road projects in 2025 will be announced in the near future.

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.