Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2019
518. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the funding application for a walkway on Ardfinann Bridge, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43300/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the Council.
Given the limited funding available for the Specific Grant Programme, all applications received from local authorities for specific grant allocations have to be assessed taking into account competing projects and the available budget with a view to maximising value for money and meeting Government strategic objectives, where possible.
An allocation of €400,000 was given to Tipperary this year for repair works on Ardfinnan Bridge and these works have been completed recently.
Grant allocations for 2020 will be notified to local authorities early next year.
