Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 July 2021
63. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided to recommence a specific road improvement scheme on a road (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38435/21]
View answerThe 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 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.
Any projects proposed by local authorities for consideration under the Specific Grant Programme are assessed by the Department on a case-by-case basis. All projects put forward by local authorities for consideration must comply with the requirements of the Public Spending Code and the Department's Capital Appraisal Framework (CAF). Given the limited funding available for regional and local road improvement works it is important for local authorities to prioritise projects within their overall area of responsibility with these requirements in mind.
Our records indicate that a project has not been submitted by Kerry County Council for works on the R561.
