Transport body warned Eamon Ryan of 'consequences' of halting road upgrade funding

In internal discussions over a controversial report submitted to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan, officials said it was a 'stark reminder' of what would happen if upgrades of 18 major roads did not go ahead.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) said the Department of Transport needed to be fully aware of the consequences of any decision that would see funding for new road improvement schemes halted.

In internal discussions over a controversial report submitted to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan, officials said it was a “stark reminder” of what would happen if upgrades of 18 major roads did not go ahead.