Grace Boland (Dublin Fingal West, Fine Gael)
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68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of capital funding allocated to his Department under the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31022/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding across the Department’s remit.

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 regarding capital national road projects under the National Development Plan. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to TII for a direct reply

I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.

The National Development Plan (NDP) significantly invests in active travel, allocating €360 million annually to support walking and cycling infrastructure. This funding, primarily managed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) through the Department of Transport, aims to create safer and more accessible routes for pedestrians and cyclists. Active Travel funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. The NTA operates a multi-annual Active Travel Investment Programme to fund and support the development of walking and cycling infrastructure across the country.

Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply from the agencies involved within 10 working days.