Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 February 2026
239. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Transport where the funding announced in July 2025 for the national development programme currently is; if this funding can be released; if so, when; if specific funding from this allocation can be made available for works on the N25; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13664/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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 N25 road projects.
The National Development Plan Review was published in July last year and announced a provision of €22.33 billion for Transport for the years 2026-2030. The National Development Plan Review 2025 Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport was subsequently published on 26 November 2025 and outlines the pathway for future investment in Ireland’s transport system from 2026 to 2030. The Sectoral Investment Plan sets out indicative funding for Road Networks and Road Safety of €9.7 billion for road networks and road safety between 2026 and 2030, subject to the annual Estimates process.
The National Roads allocations for 2026 were announced this week, with €659m exchequer capital funds provided for National Roads for both Protection and Renewal and New Roads.
Noting the above position, I have referred the question to TII for a direct reply providing a status update on projects on the N25. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
