Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Transport: Road Projects

Micheál Carrigy, the Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Westmeath, raised a question in the Oireachtas on 16 June 2026 concerning the status of the proposed bypasses for Granard and Ballymahon in County Longford. He asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on progress made to date and whether the Minister would issue a statement outlining any forthcoming developments or timelines.

The question reflects growing local concern that the current road network around Granard, which serves as a key junction between the M6 motorway and regional routes, may not adequately accommodate increasing traffic volumes. Carrigy’s inquiry also touches on Ballymahon, where similar congestion issues have been reported by residents and businesses alike.

While no specific construction dates or funding details were disclosed in the question, the TD sought clarity on whether any definitive plans had been approved and what steps the Minister intended to take to accelerate delivery of these infrastructure projects. The query was directed at the Minister for Transport, who is responsible for national road schemes and regional development initiatives.

The full record of Carrigy’s question can be accessed through the Oireachtas website.

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