Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019
910. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of an application (details supplied) by Leitrim County Council under the low cost safety scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54525/18]
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 the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.
When applications for funding under the Department's Safety Improvement Scheme are invited local authorities are asked to submit applications in order of priority. In this context it is up to each local authority to decide its priorities. Allocations are made by the Department taking into account the terms applying to the Scheme and the available budget.
The applications received under the Safety Improvement Scheme, including the junction on the R201 Mohill to Carrick on Shannon road at Laheenamona R201/LS7483 Junction at Ussaun, are under consideration at present. The regional and local road grant allocations will be announced shortly.
