Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
193. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if, in relation to the underspend within his Department (details supplied), some of this money can go to Cavan and Monaghan to help fix the road network. [18821/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department's Capital Carryover from 2023 into 2024 is fully committed, and an underspend in 2024 is not forecast.
The network requires significant funding to ensure it remains fit for purpose, safe and resilient. As such, €658 million was allocated to Regional and Local Road Grants in 2024, with approximately 90% of this funding being directed towards maintenance and renewal works. This represents an overall grant funding allocation increase of 5%.
Under the 2024 grants allocations, Monaghan County Council was allocated over €17 million for the maintenance and improvement of their regional and local roads network; this represents an increase of nearly €835,000 compared to their 2023 allocation. Cavan County Council was allocated over €18 million for the maintenance and improvement of their regional and local roads network; this represents an increase of nearly €630,000 compared to their 2023 allocation.
