Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
935. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider allocating further funding for the structural review of bridges in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1104/14]
View answerThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including bridges, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads or bridges are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the Council.
In July of 2013, my Department invited applications for Bridge Works under the Regional & Local Road Specific Grant Programme, for consideration for funding in 2014. Each local authority, including Kerry County Council, was invited to submit a number of applications for bridge rehabilitation and repair works. I will announce the 2014 regional and local road grant allocations shortly, which will include funding for bridge works.
