Written Answers Nos. 222-241
222. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport the position in the context of Brexit for those that have English driver licences with various categories and now need to exchange them for a Irish licence. [21926/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI take it that, when the Deputy refers to "English" driving licences, he is referring to licences issued by the authorities in the United Kingdom (UK).
After the end of the transition period, UK driving licences will no longer be valid for persons living in Ireland. UK licence holders resident in Ireland will need to exchange their UK licence for an Irish licence.
Details of how to exchange a UK driving licence for an Irish driving licence can be found on www.ndls.ie. Those seeking to exchange their licence should do so immediately and well in advance of the end of the current transition period on 31 December 2020 to allow sufficient time to receive a new licence. The requirement to exchange a licence only applies to people resident in Ireland and does not apply to or affect visitors or holiday makers in Ireland.
Legislation exists to allow for the recognition of foreign driving licences for exchange purposes in the Road Traffic Acts. Following the transition period the potential then exists for arrangements to be made under those Acts. Ireland will be pursuing this option. This may take a little time to complete as it involves a formal agreement and legislation here in Ireland, as well as corresponding steps by the UK.
There are a number of situations where a person exchanging a UK driving licence might not be able to have all of their categories carried forward to the Irish licence. Some UK categories known as ‘National Categories’ (similar to our W Tractor) only apply in the UK and they are not exchangeable.
223. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if the case will be referred to the NCT for review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21951/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.
I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.
224. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the status of legislation to allow electric scooters on roads. [21977/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraElectric scooters are a type of powered personal transporter (PPT). PPTs are classed as mechanically propelled vehicles, the use of which requires a valid licence, tax and appropriate insurance in accordance with Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. As PPTs do not fall under any existing vehicle category, it is not currently possible to tax and insure them and there is no separate licence category for them. Therefore they may not be used on public roads and in public places. However, their use is permitted on private land with the permission of the landowner.
Changes to the legal status of these vehicles are not as simple as declaring them no longer mechanically propelled vehicles. Any changes to this require primary legislation which, as the Deputy will appreciate, may take some time.
I intend to legislate for eScooters in accordance with the Programme for Government. This will involve identifying and developing appropriate amendments to primary legislation across a range of complex areas. The work must be carried out in such a way that it does not undermine the overall framework of Road Traffic Law or Road Safety in general. The Government's current legislative priorities are the necessary measures to manage the Covid 19 crisis and to address its social and economic consequences.
225. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport his plans for Irish Rail to step up campaigns towards drivers to let them know the consequences such as, fines, imprisonment, penalty points and so on of striking level crossings and bridges. [21982/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra226. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport his plans for Irish Rail to quantify the cumulative delays to passengers, disruption of service and cost to Irish Rail of striking level crossings and bridges. [21983/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together.
As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the company for direct reply.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
227. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport when an announcement will be made on the requests for projects made to local authorities under the July stimulus package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22015/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware the Government announced a stimulus package in July of this year and as part of that package I was delighted to announce additional funding to support active travel. All local authorities were invited to apply for this funding.
In addition local authorities funded under my Department’s regional and local road maintenance and renewal grant programme were able to apply for funding in relation to climate change adaptation measures.
Following consideration of applications received, allocations were recently announced and are available to view at:
https://www.nationaltransport.ie/news/nta-allocates-e55m-to-councils-for-cycling-and-walking-projects-under-july-jobs-stimulus-plan/
and
https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/c99a2-jobs-stimulus-funding-for-active-travel-and-climate-change-adaptation-measures/
228. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if a refund will issue to a person (details supplied) regarding driver licence renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22043/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.
229. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 120 of 29 July 2020, the specific supports to be provided for small coach operators in view of severe financial pressure being placed on the businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22093/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraBoth the National Transport Authority (NTA) and my Department have been engaging directly with commercial bus operators to help inform policy decisions in relation to the public transport sector as we continue to deal with the impact of Covid-19.
From the Department's engagement with industry representatives, and indeed from the NTA's regular engagement with them throughout the crisis, we understand the very difficult business environment that the commercial operators have been facing. Indeed, across Government we are acutely aware that the Covid-19 situation presents huge challenges for many business sectors.
It is critical for the public transport sector to be functioning so that it can carry the passengers that we need to return to work and to other activities as they re-open. Many of these commercial operators provide essential transport services for people who need to get to work and are vital to ensure economic recovery.
For that reason, on 25 June the Government approved temporary funding supports, in accordance with EU and national legislation, for the licensed bus sector. These supports are aimed at ensuring the continued operation of essential licensed bus services for a period of up to six months. The package is restricted to operators where a clear public interest justification supports such intervention and is targeted at compensating the gap between specified costs and the revenues generated on the services. The NTA, as the public transport licensing agency, is responsible for administering funding support through the establishment of contracts between the NTA and the relevant operators.
The above support for licensed bus services is additional to the wider programme of Government supports for impacted businesses which include, new schemes of wage subsidies, rates waivers, re-start grants, lending facilities, equity injection, and business advisory supports for example - all of which will help to improve cash flow amongst SMEs.
Fáilte Ireland has also been tasked with developing a Business Continuity Scheme to help coach tourism businesses through this very difficult period. Fáilte Ireland is engaging with the sector to develop and roll out this scheme as quickly as possible, which has been allocated €10m in funding.
With the commencement of Phase 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business on 29 June 2020, changes to the existing public transport social distancing restrictions were agreed, allowing a move from 2 metres social distancing to utilising 50% of the passenger-carrying capacity of bus and rail fleet. This will help to underpin public transport services provided by both public and commercial licensed operators during these unprecedented times, with a view to safeguarding public transport for the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business.
230. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if a refund or motor tax credit will be issued to motorists who did not use their car or used it to a minimal extent during the Covid-19 lockdown in line with many insurers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22113/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMotor tax legislation provides for refunds in certain limited circumstances, where:
- a vehicle has been scrapped or destroyed;
- a vehicle has been permanently exported;
- a vehicle has been stolen and has not been recovered by the owner;
- a vehicle in respect of which a tax disc has been taken out has not been used in a public place at any time since the issue of the disc;
- the owner of a vehicle has ceased, because of illness, injury or other physical disability, to use the vehicle;
- the owner of a vehicle has ceased, because of absence from the state for business or educational purposes, to use the vehicle; or
- the owner of a vehicle has ceased, because of service overseas with the Defence Forces, to use the vehicle.
There are no plans currently to amend the legislation to extend the grounds for the granting of a refund.
I understand that refunds of a proportion of motor insurance paid were given on the basis of reduced risk due to a reduction in the number of vehicles on the road given the restrictions that were in place in recent months. Motor tax is not linked to the level of use on the road, rather it accrues to the Exchequer as an excise duty. Motor tax receipts are a significant contributor to Exchequer finances and form part of the means in ensuring that Covid-19 supports can continue in the short-term, in helping the re-building of the economy and in ensuring the ongoing provision of public services. In this regard, the Deputy will be aware that the Government has channelled significant Exchequer resources towards the introduction of an extensive range of supports for Covid-impacted businesses, including rates waivers, re-start grants, lending facilities, equity injection, business advisory supports, and, in recent weeks, supports for businesses impacted by local lockdowns. In terms of social protections, resources have been allocated to the continuation of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment and Wage Subsidy Schemes into next year.
231. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention, or that of his predecessor, has been drawn to a potential conflict of interest that arose regarding the way in which the review on essential driver training conducted in 2019 conducted by a company (details supplied) was in fact reviewing its own report commissioned by the Road Safety Authority; the other consultancies and or companies that were considered to carry out the review; if a tender process was followed in order to establish whether the company was the best positioned to conduct the review; if a contract exists between the RSA and the company in respect of essential driver training reports and or reviews; if he will consider opening a new stakeholder engagement process in respect of essential driver training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22115/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. Please contact my office if no response is received within 10 working days.
232. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if legislation will be introduced as per the recommendations of the Road Safety Authority in order to regulate e-scooters on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22137/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraElectric scooters are a type of powered personal transporter (PPT). PPTs are classed as mechanically propelled vehicles, the use of which requires a valid licence, tax and appropriate insurance in accordance with Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. As PPTs do not fall under any existing vehicle category, it is not currently possible to tax and insure them and there is no separate licence category for them. Therefore they may not be used on public roads and in public places. However, their use is permitted on private land with the permission of the landowner.
Changes to the legal status of these vehicles are not as simple as declaring them no longer mechanically propelled vehicles. Any changes to this require primary legislation which, as the Deputy will appreciate, may take some time. The Deputy will also be aware that the report commissioned from TRL by the Road Safety Authority, highlighted the importance of developing appropriate standards for such equipment.
I intend to legislate for eScooters in accordance with the Programme for Government. This will involve identifying and developing appropriate amendments to primary legislation across a range of complex areas. The work must be carried out in such a way that it does not undermine the overall framework of Road Traffic Law or Road Safety in general. The Government's current legislative priorities are the necessary measures to manage the Covid 19 crisis and to address its social and economic consequences.
Consequently it is not possible to provide a timeframe at this time, although the situation will be kept under review.
233. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place for private transport operators that had and will have buses lying idle for many months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22142/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraBoth the National Transport Authority (NTA) and my Department have been engaging directly with commercial bus operators to help inform policy decisions in relation to the public transport sector as we continue to deal with the impact of Covid-19.
From the Department's engagement with industry representatives, and indeed from the NTA's regular engagement with them throughout the crisis, we understand the very difficult business environment that the commercial operators have been facing. Indeed, across Government we are acutely aware that the Covid-19 situation presents huge challenges for many business sectors.
It is critical for the public transport sector to be functioning so that it can carry the passengers that we need to return to work and to other activities as they re-open. Many of these commercial operators provide essential transport services for people who need to get to work and are vital to ensure economic recovery.
For that reason, on 25 June the Government approved temporary funding supports, in accordance with EU and national legislation, for the licensed bus sector. These supports are aimed at ensuring the continued operation of essential licensed bus services for a period of up to six months. The package is restricted to operators where a clear public interest justification supports such intervention and is targeted at compensating the gap between specified costs and the revenues generated on the services. The NTA, as the public transport licensing agency, is responsible for administering funding support through the establishment of contracts between the NTA and the relevant operators.
The above support for licensed bus services is additional to the wider programme of Government supports for impacted businesses which include, new schemes of wage subsidies, rates waivers, re-start grants, lending facilities, equity injection, and business advisory supports for example - all of which will help to improve cash flow amongst SMEs.
With the commencement of Phase 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business on 29 June 2020, changes to the existing public transport social distancing restrictions were agreed, allowing a move from 2 metres social distancing to utilising 50% of the passenger-carrying capacity of bus and rail fleet. This will help to underpin public transport services provided by both public and commercial licensed operators during these unprecedented times, with a view to safeguarding public transport for the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business.
I am also aware of how badly impacted the coach tourism sector has been by the crisis, due to the lack of international tourists and a fall in demand for local coach services. Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to develop a Business Continuity Scheme to help these businesses through this very difficult period. Fáilte Ireland are now engaging with the sector to develop this scheme which has been allocated €10m in funding.
234. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to ensure that persons over 70 years of age can access NDLS services online; if he will consider extending their licences for a full year; if the requirement for a general medical test will be waived in view of advice given to such persons about Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22156/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraCurrently, people under the age of 70 and those that do not need to provide any supporting documentation, can apply for a learner permit and/or a driving licence online provided they have a Public Services Card and a verified MyGovID account.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is working to expand the online facility to accommodate all driving licence and learner permit application types, which would facilitate those requiring medical reports, in a manner that does not undermine the existing legal framework or the effective operations of the stakeholders involved.
In light of the need to facilitate social distancing and the additional burdens on medical services due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the requirement for those over 70 (under certain circumstances) to provide a medical report when applying for or renewing a driving licence or learner permit has been removed.
This provision, granted in March and extended in July, means that from 20 March until 31 December 2020, persons of 70 years of age or over, can apply for and renew their driving licence or learner permit without the need to submit a medical report. This is only on the basis that they do not have an identified or specified illness.
Driving licences that expired between 1 March 2020 and 31 August 2020 are now extended for 7 months. This means that if a licence expired on the 20th August 2020 it is now valid until 20th March 2021.
235. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the conditions attached to the award of €2.6 million to Shannon Heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22168/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra236. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if part of the €2.6 million granted to Shannon Heritage has been spent on its Dublin based operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22169/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 235 and 236 together.
I would like to thank the Deputy for his questions in relation to Shannon Heritage and can confirm that having considered the difficulties facing Shannon Heritage and the importance of Bunratty Castle and Folkpark and King Johns Castle to the local economy and the region, I have committed to provide funding to Shannon Group to ensure that these two landmark tourist attractions which were due to close at the end of August, can remain open to the end of 2020. The provision of this funding ensures continued employment for 52 employees at these sites who would otherwise have been laid off by Shannon Heritage at the end of August.
Conditions attaching to the funding, including the amount of funding that is necessary to keep these two sites open until the end of December, are currently being discussed between my Department and Shannon Group. The position in relation to the opening of these and other Shannon Heritage sites in 2021 will be considered as part of a wider review currently underway in my Department on the future of Shannon Group, including Shannon Heritage. Given the importance of Shannon Group to the economy of the Midwest region and indeed nationally, it is my intention to bring recommendations to Government in this regard shortly.
237. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding criteria for cycling greyways; the position regarding the width, connectivity and segregation of the routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22170/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn relation to greyways, the engineering inspectorate within the regional and local roads division of my Department is giving consideration to preparing suitable designs for the conversion of hard shoulders along certain roads to cycle tracks.
There are a number of ways in which such works could be undertaken but it is important that such conversions take account of traffic speeds, the degree of segregation required, the most suitable way of providing segregation (where required) and short and long term maintenance requirements.
In addition consideration will be given to specifying suitable cycle track widths in the context of the overall cross section and the need to provide a finished surface suitable for cyclists. Once criteria are drawn up it is likely that a number of pilot schemes will be undertaken.
238. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the zone in which each individual bus stop is in for the TFI Leap card and Bus Éireann Dublin area zonal ticket system on the 109, 109X and 109A routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22177/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
239. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will introduce to address the lengthening waiting lists for driver tests in County Wicklow; the waiting by county for August 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22204/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe driver testing service restarted on a gradual basis during Phase 3 of the Government’s road map for easing of Covid19 restrictions.
On Monday 29 June, driving tests resumed on a gradual basis for trucks, buses and motorcycles (except for trucks in C1 and buses in D1 categories). Driving tests for cars, minibuses and vans resumed from the 16 July.
Due to the social distancing requirements, normal daily capacity is considerably reduced. This means that customers will experience longer waiting times than was the case before the service was suspended. The public’s patience and understanding in this regard is requested.
Those who had appointments cancelled due to Covid 19 are being prioritised in the first instance. Initially, only those who are front-line healthcare workers will be deemed eligible for an urgent test slot. This approach for prioritising customers will be kept under review as the RSA moves through the service resumption.
My Department is in close contact with the RSA about the backlog and how best it can be addressed.
As the information requested in the second part of the Deputy's question is held by the Road Safety Authority, I have forwarded the question to the Authority for direct response. Please contact my office if no reply is received within 10 working days.
240. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider buying back taxi licences from those who wish to retire as a result of not being able to work due to the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22215/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe current licensing regime for Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSVs) is built upon the principle that the purpose of a licence is to indicate a person’s suitability to carry out a function and to ensure that the holder of a licence is subject to lawful conditions and restrictions. As such, a licence should not have, by association, a monetary value or be tradeable on the open market. Accordingly, there is no basis for a "buy back" scheme of the type outlined by the Deputy.
241. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport the level of funding via the regional roads allocated for 2020 to date; the drawdown by county to 1 September 2020; the anticipated drawdown by 31 December 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22231/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) 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 Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local authority.
The 2020 regional and local road allocations were announced on 21st January 2020. Details of the regional and local road grant allocations to local authorities are outlined in the regional and local road grant booklets which are available in the Oireachtas Library.
Table 1 below outlines the 2020 grant allocations and the grants paid out to the end of August this year.
Table 1 - Regional and Local Road Grant Allocations 2020
|
Local Authority |
Spend to end August 2020 |
2020 Allocation |
|
Carlow |
€1,581,102 |
€6,851,468 |
|
Cavan |
€4,895,924 |
€15,136,048 |
|
Clare |
€4,662,196 |
€24,472,864 |
|
Cork City |
€1,849,594 |
€9,299,570 |
|
Cork County |
€14,733,849 |
€57,884,935 |
|
Donegal |
€7,771,702 |
€32,956,678 |
|
Dublin City |
€14,300 |
€38,000 |
|
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown |
€0 |
€35,000 |
|
Fingal |
€0 |
€30,000 |
|
Galway City |
€544,272 |
€3,098,894 |
|
Galway County |
€12,282,903 |
€33,778,558 |
|
Kerry |
€8,179,271 |
€25,310,959 |
|
Kildare |
€4,951,375 |
€23,291,179 |
|
Kilkenny |
€7,314,240 |
€14,948,195 |
|
Laois |
€4,050,011 |
€12,349,884 |
|
Leitrim |
€3,503,826 |
€11,564,578 |
|
Limerick |
€11,143,445 |
€26,766,269 |
|
Longford |
€4,005,275 |
€8,920,444 |
|
Louth |
€1,451,249 |
€8,367,709 |
|
Mayo |
€11,921,943 |
€30,775,203 |
|
Meath |
€4,834,370 |
€23,696,867 |
|
Monaghan |
€1,992,698 |
€14,481,180 |
|
Offaly |
€2,972,432 |
€11,027,499 |
|
Roscommon |
€4,471,609 |
€17,778,347 |
|
Sligo |
€9,104,270 |
€17,879,738 |
|
South Dublin |
€0 |
€532,000 |
|
Tipperary |
€15,505,208 |
€28,946,723 |
|
Waterford |
€7,390,656 |
€16,372,423 |
|
Westmeath |
€3,984,561 |
€11,358,181 |
|
Wexford |
€8,932,274 |
€17,088,007 |
|
Wicklow |
€2,636,816 |
€11,641,360 |
|
Totals |
€166,681,371 |
€516,678,760 |
Following consideration of applications received from local authorities I recently announced the grant allocations for Active Travel and Climate Change Adaptation measures under the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus Plan. Tables 2 and 3 below sets out the allocations to local authorities. There has been no draw down of grants under these programmes as yet.
Table 2 - Active Travel Grant Allocations 2020
|
Local Authority |
Number of 2020 Schemes |
Allocations |
|
Carlow County Council |
12 |
€ 528,000 |
|
Cavan County Council |
20 |
€ 1,070,000 |
|
Clare County Council |
20 |
€ 1,264,340 |
|
Cork County Council |
104 |
€ 5,002,611 |
|
Donegal County Council |
55 |
€ 2,520,825 |
|
Galway County Council |
41 |
€ 2,688,095 |
|
Kerry County Council |
14 |
€ 1,907,500 |
|
Kilkenny County Council |
28 |
€ 1,227,000 |
|
Laois County Council |
4 |
€ 929,000 |
|
Leitrim County Council |
12 |
€ 1,049,000 |
|
Limerick County Council |
14 |
€ 1,553,000 |
|
Longford County Council |
8 |
€ 761,500 |
|
Louth County Council |
9 |
€ 775,000 |
|
Mayo County Council |
27 |
€ 2,428,900 |
|
Monaghan |
10 |
€ 1,172,275 |
|
Offaly County Council |
28 |
€ 827,500 |
|
Roscommon County Council |
7 |
€ 1,110,000 |
|
Sligo County Council |
22 |
€ 1,043,200 |
|
Tipperary Co Council |
37 |
€ 1,769,500 |
|
Waterford County Council |
20 |
€ 1,249,000 |
|
Westmeath County Council |
11 |
€ 860,000 |
|
Wexford County Council |
28 |
€ 1,351,098 |
|
Total |
531 |
€33,087,344 |
Table 3 - Climate Change Adaptation Grant Allocations 2020
|
Local Authority |
Number of 2020 Schemes |
Allocations |
|
Carlow County Council |
3 |
€ 165,000 |
|
Cavan County Council |
8 |
€ 464,000 |
|
Clare County Council |
14 |
€ 580,900 |
|
Cork County Council |
44 |
€ 1,631,650 |
|
Donegal County Council |
7 |
€ 781,750 |
|
Galway County Council |
23 |
€ 1,005,000 |
|
Kerry County Council |
15 |
€ 698,500 |
|
Kildare County Council |
2 |
€ 280,000 |
|
Kilkenny County Council |
10 |
€ 373,000 |
|
Laois County Council |
8 |
€ 267,000 |
|
Leitrim County Council |
5 |
€ 1,480,000 |
|
Limerick County Council |
7 |
€ 595,000 |
|
Longford County Council |
3 |
€ 207,057 |
|
Louth County Council |
4 |
€ 202,000 |
|
Mayo County Council |
20 |
€ 801,480 |
|
Meath County Council |
5 |
€ 517,000 |
|
Monaghan |
21 |
€ 310,000 |
|
Offaly County Council |
9 |
€ 272,000 |
|
Roscommon County Council |
6 |
€ 470,000 |
|
Sligo County Council |
7 |
€ 354,000 |
|
Tipperary Co Council |
18 |
€ 858,000 |
|
Waterford County Council |
7 |
€ 440,000 |
|
Westmeath County Council |
3 |
€ 280,000 |
|
Wexford County Council |
16 |
€ 460,000 |
|
Wicklow County Council |
5 |
€ 378,000 |
|
Cork City |
3 |
€ 226,000 |
|
Total |
273 |
€14,097,337 |
As regards the anticipated drawdown by year end, while the suspension of work earlier in the year related to Covid-19 did impact on activity, the Department is seeking to actively manage the regional and local road programme with a view to full grant drawdown.
