David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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13. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has sought or received any further information on N24 or N25 upgrade projects; when he will sanction funding to advance these projects to phase 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38127/25]

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 N24 Waterford to Cahir project has been allocated €80,000 for 2025 to meet outstanding route selection commitments, and while the N25 Waterford to Glenmore project did not receive an allocation for 2025, there are a number of minor works on the N25 which received allocations this year. Both projects remain part of the NDP and the delivery programmes will be kept under review in the coming years. Funding commitments for National Roads for 2026 and beyond are currently under consideration as part of the ongoing NDP review.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply updating you regarding planned works for the N24 and N25. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.