Written answers
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Road Projects
Carol Nolan (Offaly, Independent)
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143. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to confirm that funding is being made available to progress the N52 Tullamore to Kilbeggan road project; to provide a timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68033/25]
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.
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.
Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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144. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocation in 2026 for the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney road scheme; the estimated date for completion of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68061/25]
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.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply updating you as to the latest status of the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney Project. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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145. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocation in 2026 for the N2 Clontibret to the Border road scheme; the estimated date for completion of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68062/25]
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 €3,000,000 has been allocated for the N2 Clontibret to the Border 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.
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