Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 October 2021
170. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a plan with timescales for the development of phase two of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51895/21]
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 local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.
The primary focus for capital investment under the Regional and Local Road Programme continues to be the protection and renewal of the network with some limited investment in road improvement schemes. As regards strategic road improvement projects, funding is focussed on the implementation of the schemes identified in the National Development Plan, including the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road.
