Noel McCarthy (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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115. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on additional safety measures and traffic management measures being considered on the N25 between Carrigtwohill and Midleton and the Lakeview Roundabout in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51553/25]

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.

The N25 Carrigtwohill to Midleton scheme is among those projects listed for development in the NDP. Having regard to the available funding, it was not possible to provide an allocation to this project in 2025. However, €700,000 was provided for the N25 Midleton to Youghal Scheme which would included bypasses of the villages of Castlemartyr and Killeagh.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply in relation to the N25 between Carrigtwohill and Midleton and the Lakeview Roundabout. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.