Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021
154. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the level of road that has been allocated to roads in County Monaghan in each of the years 2010 to 2020; the proposed allocations for 2021 for each category in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1092/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for TII, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the requirements of the Public Spending Code Guidelines and necessary statutory approvals.
In this context, TII is best placed to advise on County Monaghan national road funding allocations from 2010 to 2020 and the envisaged allocation for 2021. Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
Details of the regional and local road funding allocations to local authorities from 2010 to 2020 are outlined in the regional and local road grant allocation booklets which are available in the Oireachtas Library. Details of end of year grant payments are included in regional and local road grant payments booklets lodged in the Oireachtas library each year and the 2020 payment booklet will be lodged shortly. Allocations for 2021 have yet to be decided.
