Séamus McGrath (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail)
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41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects contract signing and commencement of construction for the M28 project. [22668/25]

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 M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy project.

I can confirm that final approval for the M28 project has been given by Government on April 8th, as required by the Infrastructure Guidelines.

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