Michael McGrath
Ceist:71 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the details of funding approved to date by his Department for a local authority road project (details supplied) in County Cork. [2870/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 29 January 2009
Ceisteanna (73, 74)
Michael McGrath
Ceist:76 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the details of funding approved to date for a local authority road project (details supplied) in County Cork. [2872/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 71 and 76 together.
The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in their areas is a matter for local authorities to be funded from their own resources supplemented by State grants. From 2002 to the end of 2008, State road grants totalling €251,595 have been paid to Cork County Council for the Carrigaline Western Relief Road. The council has sought further funding for this scheme in 2009 and this request is being considered in the context of road grants for 2009 which will be announced shortly.