Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
102. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport when Ministerial approval will be given to allow works on the Coonagh-to-Knockalisheen road in Limerick to continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1122/21]
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. State grants, where applicable, are intended to supplement the funding allocated to the maintenance and improvement of roads by local authorities from their own resources.
Under the Public Spending Code, capital projects are subject to review and approval at a number of stages. As required under the Code Limerick City and County Council submitted a recommendation regarding the award of a contract for the construction of the main scheme. Following careful consideration of this project, and close engagement with the Moyross community and Limerick City and County Council, I have approved the full completion of the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Road. This road scheme, as now approved, will take account of the overall development needs of Limerick, and will be complemented by sustainable transport features such as improved pedestrian / cycle accessibility for Moyross, improved Active Travel measures linking LIT, Mary Immaculate College, UL, and City Centre and the designation of one lane of the Dual Carriageway in each direction as a bus lane.
