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Martin Conway
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I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke. We know how busy he is and we thank him for his time. As Senator Lombard has been delayed, we will begin with Senator Gallagher.
Seanad Éireann · 2023-12-05
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The regional and local road grants support local authorities in fulfilling their statutory responsibilities under the Roads Act 1993 to improve and maintain their regional and local roads. There are three main regional and local road grant programmes that account for most of the grant funding available to local authorities: first, a restoration maintenance grant which targets investments into pavement sealing works to protect the road surface from water damage; second, a restoration improvement grant which supports road strengthening works to lengthen the life of the road; and third, a discretionary grant which allows for a range of activities, including pothole repairs, edge strengthening, renewal of signs and lines, and winter maintenance.
As the statutory road authorities for their areas, each local authority must prioritise investment towards regional and local roads as needed.
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I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke. We know how busy he is and we thank him for his time. As Senator Lombard has been delayed, we will begin with Senator Gallagher.