Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021
123. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the body that is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of roads leading to the shore in Canower, Cashel, Connemara, County Galway; if Galway County Council has any responsibility for these sections of road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34739/21]
View answerThe improvement and maintenance of public 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 Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the Council.
Galway County Council should be able to advise the Deputy if these specific roads have been taken in charge by the Council or not. If these roads have not been taken in charge, the Council may be able to advise if there are any other potential funding sources available for the maintenance of these roads.
