Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 November 2025
257. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is supporting any pilot projects or innovation in the area of road maintenance and resurfacing for local authorities, including use of new materials or technologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67116/25]
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.
My Department funds pilot projects across the local authority sector in relation to recycled asphalt products, bio binders and roads over peat. These projects inform this innovation and possible incorporation into future standards to allow for the reduction of carbon in road maintenance.
