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BREAKING: N22 Killarney–Farranfore road gets formal National Development Plan commitment
The N22 Killarney–Farranfore section of the Kerry–Cork Economic Corridor is to be formally included in the Department of Transport’s Sectoral Plan, part of the National Development Plan (NDP) Review which is to be published today.
The Government has explicitly committed that this major infrastructure project, estimated to cost well over €200 million, will reach construction within the lifetime of this NDP, by 2030.
Minister Michael Healy-Rae TD and Deputy Danny Healy-Rae TD have welcomed the decision, describing it as a “historic and long-overdue commitment.”
Minister Michael Healy-Rae stated the commitment is the “clearest and strongest” ever made to the project, adding that the Killarney–Farranfore Bypass is finally being treated as a strategic national investment.
Deputy Danny Healy-Rae highlighted the recent allocation of €3 million secured earlier this year, which he stated was vital for advancing topographical surveys, ground investigation works (which began on November 3rd), and the detailed planning and design phase.
Strategic Importance for Kerry
Both Deputies stressed the bypass is vital not only for Killarney but for the entire county, citing its importance in: strengthening the Kerry–Cork Economic Corridor, easing congestion in Killarney town and Farranfore village, improving safety along the N22 route, supporting long-term economic development in the region.
Minister Michael Healy-Rae concluded by thanking the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, and Minister for Transport for supporting the project’s inclusion, stating, “Their commitment ensures that this project is now firmly positioned for delivery.”
BREAKING: N22 Killarney–Farranfore road gets formal National Development Plan commitment
The N22 Killarney–Farranfore section of the Kerry–Cork Economic Corridor is to be formally included in the Department of Transport’s Sectoral Plan, part of the National Development Plan (NDP) Review which is to be published today.
The Government has explicitly committed that this major infrastructure project, estimated to cost well over €200 million, will reach construction within the lifetime of this NDP, by 2030.
Minister Michael Healy-Rae TD and Deputy Danny Healy-Rae TD have welcomed the decision, describing it as a “historic and long-overdue commitment.”
Minister Michael Healy-Rae stated the commitment is the “clearest and strongest” ever made to the project, adding that the Killarney–Farranfore Bypass is finally being treated as a strategic national investment.
Deputy Danny Healy-Rae highlighted the recent allocation of €3 million secured earlier this year, which he stated was vital for advancing topographical surveys, ground investigation works (which began on November 3rd), and the detailed planning and design phase.
Strategic Importance for Kerry
Both Deputies stressed the bypass is vital not only for Killarney but for the entire county, citing its importance in: strengthening the Kerry–Cork Economic Corridor, easing congestion in Killarney town and Farranfore village, improving safety along the N22 route, supporting long-term economic development in the region.
Minister Michael Healy-Rae concluded by thanking the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, and Minister for Transport for supporting the project’s inclusion, stating, “Their commitment ensures that this project is now firmly positioned for delivery.”
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