Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 December 2025
320. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider increasing funding for safety improvement schemes in Sligo in order that Sligo County Council can address the safety needs of the county. [70923/25]
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 Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the local authority.
My Department sought applications in September 2025 for consideration for funding of safety improvement works on regional and local roads to be carried out by local authorities during 2026. The schemes for inclusion in the application are decided by the local authorities and submitted in order of priority.
Within the overall budget available for the Safety Improvement Grant Programme, the 2026 allocations will be decided following consideration of Councils’ applications by the Department. The allocations will be notified to Councils as part of the general grant allocation process early next year.
