Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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In accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993, each local authority has statutory responsibility for the improvement and maintenance of their regional and local roads. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources and are supplemented by State Road grants. Of these grants, the vast majority (approximately 90%) are targeted at the maintenance and renewal of the existing network with c. 10% of the remaining funding invested in new roads/bridges or for road realignments.

The Department sought applications in Q3 of 2023 for consideration for funding under several works programmes on regional and local roads to be carried out by local authorities in 2024. The schemes for inclusion in the applications are decided by the local authorities.

According to my Department's records, an application was not received from Cork City Council in regards to works on the L2779 between Mackeys Cross and junction with Old Blarney Road.