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 operation and management 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 regarding the N28.

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.

In relation to regional roads, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant 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 supplemented by State road grants, where applicable.

My Department provides funding for Low Cost Safety Improvement Schemes and applications are invited on an annual basis for consideration for funding in the subsequent year. When submitting projects for consideration, local authorities are required to set out the collision history of the works site and outline how the proposed project should reduce collisions or address a hazard. Applications are reviewed and assessed by the Department's Engineering Inspectorate prior to allocations being finalised.