Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2025
28. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated to the N2-Clontibret-to-the-Border road project to date; the amount allocated in 2025; the amount required to complete the upgrades; the earliest potential construction start and completion dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21594/25]
View answer29. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated to the N2-Ardee to Castleblayney road project to date; the amount allocated in 2025; the amount required to complete the upgrades; the earliest potential construction start and completion dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21595/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 28 and 29 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 N2 Clontibret to the Border and Ardee to Castleblayney Road projects.
I can confirm that an allocation of €3,000,000 was made to the N2 Clontibret to the NI Border project. The N2 Ardee to Castleblayney did not receive funding for 2025. The delivery programme for the project will be kept under review for 2025 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.
