Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
244. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider correcting the decision to omit the Port Access Northern Cross Route, Drogheda County Louth from the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12579/23]
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.
As regards funding under the Regional and Local Road Grant Programme, the strategic road improvement projects listed in the current National Development Plan (NDP) are the schemes which were included in the original 2018-2027 NDP.
As regards potential future projects under the Regional and Local Road Grant Programme, all capital projects must be appraised for compliance with the Public Spending Code taking into account available funding. Under the Public Spending Code, a Strategic Assessment Report (SAR) is required for all projects which are estimated to cost in excess of €10 million. To date no SAR report has been received by my Department from Louth County Council in connection with the proposed PANCR scheme.
