Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to urgently address the extremely dangerous condition of footpaths and streets in Cahersiveen town, County Kerry; if he will accept that this is by far the most dangerous section of roadway and footpath passing through any town throughout the entire country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62508/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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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 Infrastructure Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you in relation to the N70 in Cahersiveen.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question regarding the N70 to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

With regard to the footpaths in Cahirsiveen, it should be pointed out that this is a matter for the relevant local authority in the first instance, and as such, this would be a matter for Kerry County Council.