Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 20 Oct 1992

Vol. 423 No. 8

Written Answers. - Road Grant Allocations.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

198 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment whether he intends to improve the funding position of the local authorities with particular reference to their requirements in respect of maintenance and surface dressing of main and county roads; if he envisages that EC funding will be made available for this purpose; if so, the extent to which this will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Smith)

Road grant allocations to local authorities for 1993 will be determined when the Estimates for that year have been settled. I do not envisage that EC funding will become available for maintenance and surface dressing.