Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020
1040. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding access to a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4406/20]
View answerThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of works is a matter for decision by the local authority.
It is important to reiterate that the role of Exchequer grants for regional and local roads is to supplement local authorities in their spending in this area and it is open to the Council to fund works from its own resources.
I would suggest that the Deputy contact Kerry County Council directly in order to establish the details of its prioritised projects.
