Holly Cairns (Cork South-West, Social Democrats)
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264. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to develop a bypass of Innishannon, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37383/25]

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.

The Route Feasibility study on the Innishannon Bypass was previously commenced but was not advanced to conclusion as this scheme is not included in the NDP. TII have advised that the advancement of this proposed scheme therefore cannot be accommodated in the National Roads Programme at this point in time. However, for an update on any further work that may have taken place or any other work on the N71 TII would be best placed to advise you.

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.