Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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148. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the earliest estimated construction start and end dates for the N2 Clontibret to the Border and N2 Ardee to Castleblayney road projects. [63066/25]

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 these projects.

I can confirm that €3,000,000 has been allocated for the N2 Clontibret to the Border scheme in 2025. While the N2 Ardee to Castleblaney did not receive funding for 2025, it remains part of the NDP and the delivery programme for 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. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.