Transport Minister Shane Ross has been slammed over his lack of commitment to allocate funding for road improvement works in Co Mayo.

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West Éamon Ó Cuív said the R346 Cross to Cong Road poses serious safety issues.

He said: "The Cross to Cong road services a number of major industries including McGrath's Quarry in Cong and ECC Teoranta, which is the largest timber mill in the country. The current condition of the road is simply not suitable for the heavy goods traffic that uses it daily. The road also leads to Ashford Castle, a multi-award winning tourist destination.

-- Advertisement --

"It is simply unacceptable that Minister Ross has failed to commit to 2017 funding. I will continue to press the Minister to ensure that money is provided for work this year, and I will work with my colleague Cllr Damien Ryan, to ensure that this road is properly upgraded to an adequate standard."

(CD/LM)