Transport Infrastructure Ireland

Tuesday, 2 December 2025

Questions (67)

Grace Boland

Question:

67. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has engaged with Transport Infrastructure Ireland regarding capacity constraints at Junctions 5 and 6 on the M1; if he will provide details of any discussions or agreements on funding or delivery of upgrade works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67346/25]

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Written answers

Minister for Transport

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 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. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you in relation to this.

There has been no engagement between my Department and TII regarding any issues or upgrade works at Junctions 5 and 6 on the M1.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Orders.

Question No. 68 answered with Question No. 66.

Question No. 69 answered with Question No. 66.