Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2026
357. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will request TII to provide E150,000 to allow Kerry County Council to submit a planning application (details supplied) to Coimisiún Pleanála as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9722/26]
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 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 the N72 FEXCO IRD Hub at Anglont to Killorglin town, as well as the N70 Ring of Kerry Road.
The Government is committed to reducing road deaths and creating safer roads for everyone in Ireland. The National Roads allocations for 2026 will be announced in the near future.
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.
