Road Projects
Seanad Éireann — 2026-02-12
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Jerry Buttimer (FG), Cork South-Central

I do not disagree with the Senator's reply. As he has said this morning, this project will alleviate traffic congestion, improve connectivity and bring an economic lift to the region. The Government is committed. It has allocated €9 million to Cavan County Council, including €7.4 million for capital protection, renewal and active travel and €1.5 million for new roads along with almost €500,000 for current maintenance. The M3 motorway and N3 national primary road is a strategic radial corridor for the north east. I will certainly bring the Senator's views back to the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, and to the officials in the Department. As I said in my response at the beginning, the preliminary business case is being submitted by TII. That does take time but it highlights the importance of the faster and more expeditious delivery of infrastructure on behalf of the people the Senator has spoken about his morning. I will take his concerns and views back to the Department.

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Sitting date: 2026-02-12