Louis O'Hara
Ceist:120. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Athenry Ring Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49964/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 1 July 2026
Ceisteanna (120)
Freagraí scríofa
I would refer the Deputy to my answers to his previous Parliamentary Questions No. 113 and 253 of 26 February this year.
Under the 2026 Regional and Local Roads Grant Programme, €2,000,000 was allocated to the Athenry Relief Road to progress Sections three and five.
In accordance with Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993, as amended, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority. Work on such roads is funded from Councils' own resources, supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of work to be funded is a matter for local authorities.
Any new road projects that seek State funding are assessed by the Department on a case-by-case basis. All projects proposed by local authorities for consideration must comply with the requirements of the Infrastructure Guidelines (formerly the Public Spending Code) and the Department's Transport Appraisal Framework. Given the limited funding available for regional and local road improvement works it is important for local authorities to prioritise projects within their overall area of responsibility with these requirements in mind.