Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 March 2023
54. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport the capital projects that have been undertaken by his Department in Westmeath since June 2020; the funding allocated each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10557/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has not directly undertaken projects in Westmeath in the period June 2020 – present. A significant quantity of capital funding issued by my Department, for active travel, public transport and national roads, is delivered via investment programmes under the remit of Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the National Transport Authority. I have requested that the two agencies respond with details of investment in Co. Westmeath in the period sought. I have forwarded the question to the Agencies for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within ten working days please contact my private office.
The 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 Councils' 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.
As regards the funding allocated to Westmeath County Council for capital projects since June 2020, details of this Department’s regional and local road grant allocations and payments to local authorities are outlined in the regional and local road grant booklets which are available in the Oireachtas Library.
