Malcolm Byrne
Ceist:154. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport for an update on expanding the Southern part of the M50 to three lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53206/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 14 July 2026
Ceisteanna (154, 155)
Malcolm Byrne
Ceist:155. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on improving traffic flow at the M50/M11 southbound bottleneck; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53207/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 and 155 together.
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 the M50.
Noting the above position, I have referred your questions to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
The referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Orders.
Question No. 155 answered with Question No. 154.
Question No. 156 answered with Question No. 131.