Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016
565. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if national funding will be made available to assist with the reopening of the L6048 at Coughlanstown, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31768/16]
View answerThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Kildare (such as the L6048) is the statutory responsibility of Kildare County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the Council.
I understand the Council has closed the road in question due to stability concerns arising from an embankment slip. The Council is in the process of carrying out engineering analysis into the extent of the damage and the works required to complete the repairs. No application for funding has been received by my Department from the Council in relation to these works.
