Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
281. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the action that will be taken to prevent future flooding to a public road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14269/21]
View answerFlood relief works are a matter for the Office of Public Works, which comes under the aegis of my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, working with the relevant local authority.
The 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 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.
A preliminary appraisal has been received from Kerry County Council concerning a number of options for Listry Bridge. The Department requested additional survey investigation to be undertaken to inform the options and ensure all appropriate measures are considered to achieve maximum value for money in accordance with the Public Spending Code. Funding was provided in 2019 and 2020 to assist with these studies and a revised submission was received at the end of 2020. The Department will consider this submission including project need, objectives, options and cost.
