Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 December 2025
129. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the M4 Maynooth to Leixlip Project as part of the National Development Plan Review 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73060/25]
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 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.
The M4 Maynooth to Leixlip Project is among the projects listed in the recently published Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport, and it is anticipated that it will be in construction by the end of 2030. 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. Allocations for national roads in 2026 will be published in the coming weeks.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply updating you as to the latest status of this project. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
