Written answers

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Road Projects

Photo of Tony McCormackTony McCormack (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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102. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current position regarding the development of the N52 Link Road in County Offaly; the way in which the project will improve connectivity and safety in the midlands region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63387/25]

Photo of Tony McCormackTony McCormack (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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124. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status of the proposed N52 Link Road project in County Offaly; the stage the project is at within the Transport Infrastructure Ireland delivery pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63386/25]

Photo of Darragh O'BrienDarragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 102 and 124 together.

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 the N52 Tullamore to Kilbeggan project.

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.

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