John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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19. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the approval by TII of the funding for all of the proposed interim works required on the N24/25; and the details of the communications between his Department, the TII and Kilkenny County Council on the project. [50740/25]

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 operation and management 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 in relation to works required on the N24/25.

I can confirm that I met with representatives of the N25 Safety Group on July 16th, at this meeting a number of interim measures with regard to the N25 between Luffany Roundabout and Glenmore were discussed. My officials, TII and Kilkenny County Council are continuing to engage in order to address the matters raised at this meeting.

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