Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2022
26. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding that has been drawn down by Kerry County Council for traffic calming and pavement improvement works at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18870/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, 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 also a matter for the local authority.
Kerry County Council applied for funding for traffic calming measures in Boolteens Village under my Department's Safety Improvement Scheme. The Council received two separate allocations of €40,000 in 2020 and €60,000 in 2021, of which €97,251 was drawn down.
