407. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the mechanism that exist to ensure dangerous roads are reviewed and redesigned after crashes or public reports of danger; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28550/26]

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 grants.

Where a fatal road traffic collision occurs, the relevant local authority engineer and investigating member of An Garda Síochána consult at the site of the collision and jointly complete a collision report form named LA16. This is an action of the Road Safety Strategy 2021 - 2030.

The completed LA16 form, outlines the details of the collision, weather conditions and road conditions including signage, road markings, speed limit, roadside environment and classification of the road.

My Department also funds a Network Safety Analysis of the Regional and Local Road Network across the country. Using available collision datasets high collision locations are identified and Locations of Interest (LoI) reports are produced.

These LoI reports are then issued to the relevant local authority and form the basis for application for funding under the Safety Improvement Schemes Grant. In 2026 my Department allocated €14 million in Safety Improvement Schemes Grant to the sector which is funding over 330 safety schemes nationally which is an 8% increase over the 2025 allocation.

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 road traffic accident black spots on National Roads.

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