Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 October 2021
95. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided to undertake the necessary preparatory work for the upgrade of a road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50348/21]
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 is a matter for decision by the local authority.
My Department is currently liaising with Cavan County Council in relation to carrying out a risk based analysis for the Cavan to Dundalk section of the proposed east-west route. Cavan County Council received an allocation of €130,000 this year to enable the Council to continue the analysis which is expected to be completed in 2021. Future options in relation to the scheme will then be considered.
The details of the regional and local road grant allocations and payments to local authorities are outlined in the regional and local road grant booklets which are available in the Oireachtas Library.
