Noel McCarthy (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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125. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will consider providing funding for the upgrade of the N25 route between Carrigtwohill, Midleton and Youghal in Cork east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63175/25]

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 in relation to the N25.

I can confirm that €700,000 has been allocated for the Midleton to Youghal Bypass scheme in 2025. While the N25 Carrigtwohill to Midleton project did not receive an allocation for 2025, it remains part of the NDP and the delivery of this project will be kept under review in the coming years 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 the latest status of the projects on the N25 in east Cork. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.