Written answers
Thursday, 2 June 2022
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Road Projects
Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 20 of 25 May 2022, the date that was provided to his Department by Kerry County Council confirming that works were completed in respect of this project; if his Department will provide all documentation relating to the drawdown of funding for this project including any progress reports that may have been received from Kerry County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28664/22]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As indicated previously, it is the responsibility of the relevant local authority to implement grant aided schemes on the basis approved and in accordance with the terms of the Memorandum on Grants for Regional and Local Roads. The Department’s Regional and Local Road Engineering Inspectorate visit each local authority approximately twice each year to visually inspect funded projects. As also indicated, due to the high number of projects carried out each year in all grant categories, this is a spot check prioritising the larger projects and a representative sample of the smaller projects and specific highlighted projects.
In the case of projects under the Safety Improvement Programme, the basis for the drawdown of grants is the claims submitted to the Department via TII’s Payment Reporting System. In this context local authorities are required to submit extracts from their Financial Management System (FMS) as support for claims and the information supplied by Kerry County Council in this instance is summarised in the table below.
Given the scale of the projects generally funded under the Safety Improvement Programme and the number of projects involved across all local authorities, local authorities are not required to submit progress reports. Local authorities are required to submit annual returns indicating the status of funded projects.The Boolteens scheme was reported as complete in Kerry County Council’s return relating to 2021.
| Figures as provided to the Deputy by Kerry County Council | 2020 Extract from Kerry FMS Summary for claim | 2021 Extract from Kerry FMS Summary for claim | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Cost | 2020 | Inclusive of | 2021 | Inclusive of |
| Labour Costs | €28,832 | €0.00 | N/A | €28,832.37 | Wages, ER-PRSI, Overtime & Allowed Overhead |
| Minor Contracts | €12,448 | €10,541.89 | Road Markings | €1,905.99 | Engineering, Minor Contacts 13.5% & Minor Contacts E1 |
| Plant & Machinery | €9,415 | €0.00 | N/A | €9,415.01 | Diesel, Mini Digger, Roller, Trucks, Low Loader, Tractor, Pick Up Truck, Traffic Lights, Tractor & Dump Trailer, Skip Hire, Health & Safety Wear & Small Hand Tools |
| Materials | €46,136 | €27,040.96 | 10mm DBM, Ready Mix Concrete & Cl 804 | €19,095.13 | Tape, Timber,10mm DBM Patching, 600mm OG Pipe, Nuts & Bolts, Road Signs |
| Advertising | €420 | €419.73 | Advertising | €0.00 | N/A |
| Total | €97,251 | €38,002.58 | €59,248.50 | ||
Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when resurfacing works will take place at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28682/22]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the management and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position regarding progress on the N22 Baile Bhuirne to Macroom road; when the first section of roadway will be open to road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28688/22]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
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