Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2017
570. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to the funding of pedestrian crossing facilities at a location in Dublin 11 (details supplied) in view of the fact that the area has a high level of population growth including almost 3,000 children under 18 years of age and a total population of almost 9,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50643/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads and traffic management within its area of responsibility is the statutory responsibility of each local authority.
As regards the grants provided by my Department to local authorities to supplement their own expenditure relating to road maintenance and improvement, the four Dublin Councils became self funding for regional and local roads under the main road grant headings from 2015 due their receipts from the Local Property Tax.
In relation to the Sustainable Traffic Management Grants mentioned in the Council’s proposal, this scheme is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority and I have, therefore, referred the Deputy’s Question to the Authority for direct reply. Please advise my Office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.
