Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 303: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department has received an application for funding from Kildare County Council for the construction of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42715/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The provision and improvement of regional and local roads in its area is a matter for Kildare County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants. My Department received an application from Kildare County Council dated 7th November 2008 for 100% funding of the Athy Southern Distributor Road at an estimated cost of €42 million. This application will be considered by my Department, having regard to compliance with eligibility criteria, the need to prioritise projects, competing demands from other local authorities and the funds available for the Regional and Local Roads Programme.