Colm Burke (Cork North-Central, Fine Gael)
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267. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action his Department is taking to progress the Mallow relief road project; the level of funding that will be allocated for 2025, given €300,000 was allocated in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9518/25]

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 N72 Mallow relief Road project. The allocations for 2025 are expected to 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.

Peter Cleere (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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268. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline his plans for investment in the N24 and N25 in Kilkenny. [9409/25]

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 operation and management 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 planned works on the N24 and N25 in Kilkenny.

The national roads allocations for 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.