Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
178. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if the Killarney to Farranfore bypass can now be expedited due to the chronic traffic situation in Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46594/24]
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 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 latest status of this project.
A public consultation on the Preferred Transport Solution (including the preferred route corridor) for the project has concluded in recent weeks. As with all national roads projects in the NDP, the delivery programme for the N22 Killarney to Farranfore project will be kept under review in future years and considered in terms of the overall funding envelope available to TII. Allocations for 2025 are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
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.
