Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2013
674. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the investments planned for upgrading the deteriorating road surface along Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin, at two sections, the first between Darling Estate and the Hole in the Wall pub and the second between Nephin Road and Villa Park. [18248/13]
View answerThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities own resources supplemented by State road grants. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities own resources supplemented by State road grants.
I announced the 2013 regional and local road grant allocations on 25 January 2013. Over €349 million is being provided to local authorities for works on regional and local roads in 2013. From these allocations Dublin City Council has been allocated over €6.2 million. Included in this funding is an allocation of €5.1 million under a discretionary Block Grant which may be used for road resurfacing works. The selection and prioritisation of works under this Block Grant is a matter for decision by the local authority.
From the overall funding Dublin City Council is also receiving an allocation of €440,000 towards works on Blackhorse Avenue between Springfield and the Cabra Gate entrance to the Phoenix park under the Specific Improvement Grants Scheme. The commencement date for these works is a matter for Dublin City Council.
