Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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411. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a clear timeline and funding pathway for the repair of the L6061 road will be provided (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59625/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each 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 and supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the local authority.

In 2025, Kerry County Council received an allocation of €33,360,450 which is an increase of €3,219,340 on their 2024 allocation.

Kerry County Council is responsible for deciding its annual programme for road maintenance and the Department has no role in that process.

Furthermore, my Department also provides funding to local authorities for a Community Involvement Scheme. This scheme encourages a joint approach (on a voluntary basis) with groups of local residents and landowners for the restoration of public roads that are lightly trafficked, single lane or cul de sac roads. The scheme is advertised and administered by the relevant local authority and therefore may be an option to explore with Kerry County Council directly.