Additional funding announced for Tipperary Bypass and N24 Cahir to Limerick projects
Part of the funding announced today will go towards the N24 Cahir to Limerick Junction and the Tipperary Bypass projects.
Additional funding announced today will go towards a number of road projects across Ireland, including the N24 Cahir to Limerick Junction and the Tipperary Bypass projects.
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien today announced that the Department of Transport will provide €633 million funding for national roads.
€502 million of Exchequer Capital funds for National Roads through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in 2025.
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An additional €98 million has been provided for National Roads under Public Private Partnerships.
A separate allocation of approximately €33 million is being provided to local authorities for regular maintenance of National Roads.
This substantial funding of €633 million is an increase of €92 million on the funding provided in 2024. In addition to today’s funding announcement, national road funding under the current NDP is set to increase throughout the remainder of the decade.
TII will allocate the funding in support of the following outcomes, in line with the NDP:
- Protection and renewal of the existing national road network
- Progressing major new road projects that are in or near construction
- Progressing major new road projects that are in the development pipeline.
The allocation for protection and renewal of the existing national road network will fund a range of activities including road safety improvements, pavement renewal, maintenance of bridges and structures, and measures to ensure the network can withstand the increased number of severe weather events.
Announcing the funding allocation, Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, said:
“Funding new roads and advancing the national road projects in the current NDP is a priority for this government. The allocations I’m announcing today will enable multiple new road projects on the national road network to progress, including those that are at or close to construction. This will improve regional connectivity, support economic development, and remove traffic from towns and communities across the country – making the roads safer for all users."
Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport, Jerry Buttimer, said: “As Minister with responsibility for Rural Transport, I appreciate the important role played by the national Road Network in ensuring that all parts of Ireland are connected to each other.
"A safe and efficient National Road Network supports rural residents, allowing them to connect to work, education and healthcare. In addition, it also facilitates the many bus services that now serve rural Ireland. The funding announced today will serve to safeguard and improve this vital national asset for all our citizens”.