Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 December 2025
316. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to immediately address the extremely dangerous lags on the R-559 Cill Fhiontain, the Long Road, Slea Head Drive, Dingle, County Kerry and resurface this strategic road in west Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70895/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority and Exchequer funding is intended to supplement local authorities’ own resources.
The Government is committed to reducing road deaths and creating safer roads for everyone in Ireland.
In 2025, Kerry County Council were allocated €33,360,450 for regional and local roads, which is an increase of over 10% on their allocation for 2024.
Kerry County Council is responsible for deciding its annual programme for road maintenance and the Department has no role in that process.
It should be noted that Exchequer funding for regional and local roads is intended to supplement realistic contributions from local authorities’ own resources. As the statutory road authorities for their areas, it is open to local authorities to prioritise investment on regional and local roads.
