Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 October 2024
85. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the effect of Budget 2025 on the road allocations for the same year; the funding available for Transport Infrastructure Ireland next year; the amount of that funding related to Cork county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42102/24]
View answerAs 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, construction, operation and management 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.
It was announced on the 1st of October of this year that €1.36 billion has been allocated for national and local road networks and road safety measures. Included in this allocation is €988 million for the protection and renewal of the Irish road system with funding of over €308 million for new roads under the National Development Plan.
The allocations to each local authority for national roads for 2025 will be announced in the next few months.
