579. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 568 of 21 March 2026, if he can provide an update on the Navan Local Distributer Road - LDR 1A project application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45422/26]

Call 1 of the HIIF opened for applications from local authorities and the Land development Agency (LDA) on 21 January 2026 and closed on Friday 27 February 2026. Applications have been received from local authorities across the country, including Meath County Council, and from the LDA.

Following an assessment, I approved 82 projects for inclusion in the HIIF programme under Call 1, which were announced on 16 June 2026. I can confirm that Meath County Council's project - Navan Local Distributer Road - LDR 1A has been accepted on to the HIIF Programme.

A full list of projects accepted to the HIIF programme under Call 1 can be accessed at the following link: assets.gov.ie/static/documents/9d47d273/Housing_Infrastructure_Investment_Fund_Call_1_-_List_of_Projects.pdf