Ken O'Flynn (Cork North-Central, Independent Ireland Party)
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194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of planning, design, and funding for the Mallow relief road; the total cost estimate; the amount which has been committed in the current or upcoming Budget for 2026; the timeframe for commencement and completion; and the measures in place to ensure that road development keeps pace with housing development in the Mallow / North Cork area. [50408/25]

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 status of this project.

I can confirm that €700,000 has been allocated for the Mallow Relief Road scheme in 2025. As with all national roads projects in the NDP, the delivery programme for the project will be kept under review for 2026 and considered in terms of the overall funding envelope available to TII.

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.