Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2026
151. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the deteriorating road conditions in Galway East, particularly where safety concerns have been raised (details supplied); if funding has been assigned to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15532/26]
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 Councils' own resources, which are supplemented by State grants for regional and local roads. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the local authority.
On 17th February I announced an Exchequer investment of €718 million in our regional and local roads across the State. This will facilitate an increase in funding allocation of €26 million this year for road protection and renewal works.
In 2026, Galway County Council has been allocated a total of €46,039,778. Of this, €41,409,778 has been allocated for the protection and renewal of Galway's regional and local roads. This is an increase from the initial 2025 allocation of €40,345,160 for protection and renewal grants.
Galway County Council is responsible for deciding its annual programme for road maintenance and the Department has no role in that process.
