Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026
166. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding which was allocated to the tarring and maintenance of private roads, as compensation for residents effected by the Macroom bypass in County Cork; the details including amount and location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46998/26]
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 total amount of residual funding provided to Cork County Council for the former N22 road.
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.
Queries regarding the usage of any residual funding provided to Cork County Council for the former N22 road are a matter for the council.
