N2 and Meath traffic congestion
Deputy Byrne pressed for plans to upgrade the N2 and complete long-promised road links, citing severe commuter congestion in Meath East. The Taoiseach replied that such matters belonged to the ten-year capital plan due later in the year.
The programme for Government refers to road projects being done. It also refers to Transport Infrastructure Ireland being encouraged to plan other road projects to complement the national Action Plan for Jobs. Is there any plan to upgrade the N2? There was always a plan to build a dual carriageway between Dublin and Donegal going through the Border and which would include the Slane bypass. In my constituency of Meath East, in particular, there are severe traffic problems every morning for commuters getting into Dublin. This is leading to dangerous rat runs on other roads and causing danger to schools. Is the N2 on the Government list for the capital plan? Is TII working on any other road projects like the N2, as is referenced in the programme for Government?
