Cathy Bennett (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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586. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the earliest construction start and end dates regarding the N2 Clontibret-to-the-Border road scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43850/25]

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.

The N2 Clontibret to the Border project is currently at the Design and Environmental Evaluation stage of the project management guidelines. A Preliminary Business Case is expected to be submitted for approval in principal under the Infrastructure Guidelines in early 2026. As part of the National Road allocations for 2025, the project received an allocation of €3,000,000.

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.

Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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587. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the earliest construction start and end dates regarding the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney road scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43851/25]

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.

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