Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 July 2020
92. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter in relation to a road safety project application (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17815/20]
View answerThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) 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 councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local authority.
My Department sought applications in September 2019 for funding of safety improvement works on regional and local roads to be carried out by local authorities during 2020. The schemes for inclusion in the application are decided by the local authorities. Allocations are made by the Department taking into account the terms applying to the scheme and the available budget for the grant programme.
Clare County Council submitted an application and received an allocation of €20,000 for enhanced safety measures at Cree Bridge on the R483. Implementation of these works is the responsibility of Clare County Council.
