Road Network
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-20
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Jerry Buttimer (FG), Cork South-Central

Again, through the good advocacy of Senator Kyne, €10 million was allocated in capital funding to the national roads network in Galway. It is about the renewal and protection of existing road networks. The programme for Government is committed to enhancing connectivity across urban rural areas and investing in diverse transport options, including roads. In this case, in the programme for Government there is a commitment to funding for new roads and the maintenance of existing roads as part of the NDP review. The plan was published in November of last year. This sectoral investment plan sets out the capital ceiling up to 2030 and foresees increased commitment and investment in transport infrastructure and roads, compared to the first half of the decade. I remind the Senator, though he probably does not need reminding, that the N59 in the Clifden to Maam Cross project is among the projects listed in that plan, which is a measure of the importance of this crucial artery. I look forward to the publication in the coming weeks of the national roads allocation for this year. The Senator was very anxious, as he has articulated this morning. that it is important to keep this progress moving forward. I agree with him in that and hope we can work together to bring resolution to the need to progress the road further.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-20