Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 October 2024
99. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the correspondence and funding applications the NTA/TII has received regarding a junction (details supplied) in Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40307/24]
View answerThe 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 a matter for the local authority. The Department of Transport provides specific funding for safety improvement projects. Applications for funding under this scheme are invited on an annual basis for consideration for funding in the subsequent year. Under the Safety Improvement Scheme, each Council are requested to submit applications in order of priority. As Cavan 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. According to my Department's records, an application has not been received from Cavan County Council for road works in Bailieborough Town.
Further, I have referred your question regarding funding applications received by the NTA to that agency for a more detailed answer. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.
