Thomas Gould (Cork North-Central, Sinn Fein)
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168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on the M20 to date and the estimated final cost. [36941/25]

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 N/M20 Cork to Limerick project.

I can confirm that an allocation of €4,500,000 was made to the N/M20 Cork to Limerick project in 2025.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply updating you as to the costs and latest status of this project. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Thomas Gould (Cork North-Central, Sinn Fein)
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169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on the northern distributor road to date and the overall estimated cost. [36942/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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The Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Route, which is planned to link the N22 (Carrigrohane Road) to Glanmire, was established in the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. It is intended that the Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Route will include both car traffic and bus lanes, as well as cycling and pedestrian facilities.

Cork City Council launched a public consultation on the emerging preferred route for this project earlier this year. That process is now completed and the Public Consultation Report is being finalised. It is expected that the Preliminary Design stage of the project will commence before the end of the year.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the Cork Northern Distributor project.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.