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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Questions (323)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

323. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the status of progress on the R556 Rathscannell to Dale Road specific improvement project; the anticipated timeline for the completion of works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15068/21]

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The 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 Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the Council.

The Department is providing grant support for this project from Ballinclogher to Rathscannell which aims to improve the safety and the quality of this regional road. To date, Kerry County Council has drawn down about €1.1 million for this project.

€2.5 million has been allocated to this scheme in 2021. Implementation of the scheme is the responsibility of Kerry County Council.

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