Eoghan Kenny (Cork North-Central, Labour)
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343. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding has been allocated to improve safety and active travel infrastructure on the N20 between Mallow and Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59008/25]

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.

I can confirm that €4,500,000 has been allocated for the N/M20 Limerick to Cork (via Mallow) 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 updating you as to any measures planned for the existing N20 between Mallow and Cork. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Eoghan Kenny (Cork North-Central, Labour)
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344. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on pedestrian and cycling infrastructure funding allocations to Cork City Council and Cork County Council for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59009/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) along with the relevant local authorities are responsible for the allocation of funding at local authority level as well as the oversight of development and delivery of individual projects.

In general, the main focus of active travel investment is to support high quality walking and cycling infrastructure, for everyday trips in villages, towns and cities with a view to promoting the greatest potential modal shift to active travel. Investment in active travel across the country, including in Cork, has remained at a consistently high level in recent years with over €290 million in funding provided to the NTA this year alone. Between both local authorities, €47 million has been allocated for walking and cycling infrastructure in 2025.

Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred your question to that agency for a more detailed answer. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.