Ring of Kerry road funding
The Minister cited a £9,000 grant for Caragh Bridge and a £72,500 special grant for strengthening the Ring of Kerry road, with no further funds available this year. He agreed to meet a local deputation and said he would consider further works when determining 1978 grants.
asked the Minister for the Environment if a special grant will be allocated in respect of the Ring of Kerry road.
Comment on this
In addition to a grant of £9,000 notified to Kerry County Council on 1st February, 1977 for repairs to Caragh Bridge, I allocated a special Road Fund grant amounting to £72,500 on 21st July, 1977, towards the cost of strengthening sections of this road. I have no further funds at my disposal from which an additional grant can be made this year. However, in determining the road grants for 1978, I will bear in mind the case for further works on this road.
Comment on this
I am sure the Minister is aware of the serious deterioration of this road in the past few years. Because of the very fine weather the road cracked and collapsed in several parts. There is bogland on both sides. As this is one of the most important secondary roads in Kerry, would the Minister consider increasing the allocation for this road? Is he prepared to meet a deputation from residents of the area?
Comment on this
As far as I can recall there is a deputation arranged for next week and probably this matter will be discussed then. I would point out to the Deputy that I allocated a special Road Fund grant of £72,500 on 21st July last. I will bear in mind the case for further works on this road in the coming year.