Received 29 January 2025
Decided
Request Reference TCC/4/2025
Requester Type Journalist
Tipperary County Council

​I am requesting data on road maintenance, pothole-related repairs, and associated claims at Tipperary County Council. Specifically, I would like the following information: 1. Road Maintenance ExpenditureAnnual expenditure on road maintenance, broken down by year and month from 2018 to 2024.Annual expenditure specifically on pothole repairs, broken down by year and month from 2018 to 2024. If available, I am requesting a breakdown of expenditure for both categories, distinguishing between work carried out by local authority staff and that carried out by external contractors. 2. Pothole Complaints and RepairsTotal number of pothole complaints received, broken down by year and month from 2018 to 2024.Number of complaints that led to repairs or other actions, broken down by year and month from 2018 to 2024.The average response time for addressing pothole complaints at Tipperary County Council. 3. Pothole-related Damage ClaimsTotal number and value of damage claims related to potholes made by motorists, broken down by year and month from 2018 to 2024.Total number and value of damage claims related to potholes paid out by Tipperary County Council, broken down by year and month from 2018 to 2024. I would also appreciate clarification on how the local authority defines "pothole repairs" for the purposes of recordkeeping and reporting.