Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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303. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to expedite major improvement works to the main road in and out of Dingle and West Kerry, the N86, a critical national secondary road that is in a shocking condition [50222/25]

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 €1,250,000 has been allocated for the N86 Tralee to An Daingean 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.

Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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304. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to expedite the delivery of a new roadway and footpaths through Cahersiveen town on the N70 Ring of Kerry road. [50223/25]

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.

It is important to note that investment in the N70 Ring of Kerry road is taking place. Improvement works at Creamery Cross and between Waterville and Ballybrack are at the design stage and have been allocated funding this year. In addition, pavement improvement works have been carried out recently between Creamery Cross and Kenneigh.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply regarding the N70 in Cahersiveen. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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305. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review with TII Ireland the case for a road development (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51912/25]

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.

It is important to point out that it is for the local authority, in the first instance, to engage with TII regarding the progression of any proposed national road project. All projects, including those listed in the NDP or any revision to the NDP, require statutory approval and compliance with the Infrastructure Guidelines.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply regarding the development of 2+1 road projects in Kerry. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.