Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
175. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to examine a section of road (details supplied) in the interest of safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42208/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads 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 local authorities' 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.
Applications for funding under my Department’s Safety Improvement Scheme are invited on an annual basis for consideration for funding in the subsequent year. This Scheme covers projects costing up to €200,000. Councils are made aware of this and are asked to submit applications in order of priority. Larger safety projects are considered on a case by case basis under the Specific or Strategic Grant categories.
As Kerry County Council is responsible for maintaining and improving its regional and local roads, it is the Council's responsibility to determine its priorities and work programme while taking account of the funding provided from grant allocations and from the Council's own resources. My Department has not received an application for funding for the R555 Duagh to Listowel Road from Kerry County Council.
