Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department’s timeline for building the new motorway from Cork to Limerick. [31884/25]

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 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 N20 Cork to Limerick project.

The project design team is currently engaged in the Design and Environmental Evaluation Phase. It is anticipated that this will be completed in early 2026, after which a Preliminary Business Case will be submitted to my Department. TII allocated €4.5 million to this project for 2025.

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.