John Paul O'Shea (Cork North-West, Fine Gael)
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248. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding that has been allocated for the Traffic Calming scheme in County Kerry (details supplied); the amount that has been drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31449/25]

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 funding allocated to this project.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply concerning the N72. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

The Safe Routes to School Programme (SRTS) was launched in March 2021 with the aim of supporting walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools, and creating safer walking and cycling routes within communities, through the provision of infrastructure interventions which should help to alleviate congestion at school gates and increase the number of pupils walking or cycling to school. The Safe Routes to School Programme is funded by the Department through the National Transport Authority (NTA) and is being coordinated by The Green Schools Initiative.Fossa NS was selected in Round 2 of the programme and is currently at detailed design stage, as of end of April. Noting the role of the NTA in the programme, I have referred your question to that agency for a more detailed answer in relation to funding. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.