Fears for Kerry's deteriorating road network as funding slashed 34% this year

Despite strong warnings that Kerry’s road network will deteriorate further, funding for the county council’s 2014 roadworks programme has been slashed by 34%.

Road services director Charlie O’Sullivan told a special meeting in Tralee, yesterday, the overall allocation of €27m — down by almost €14m since last year — presented a “serious challenge’’ to meet the expectations of road users and local communities.

All sections of the programme have been cut severely, with the national road allocation down from €22.6 to €9.6m, chiefly due to the completion of the Tralee bypass last year.