Additional €10m To Be Invested To Repair Roads In Ireland

An additional €10million is to be invested to improve and carry out repairs on roads in Ireland, according to Fine Gael.

Deputy Pat Deering said an announcement is expected to be made later this month.

He said: "I very much welcome this news. This scheme should not be underestimated, as it provides valuable access for people in rural areas to homes and farms as well as amenities such as lakes and rivers.


"Generally speaking, the local authority would not be in a position to fund repairs to such roads.

"Funding for the LIS was limited in recent years due to constraints on the public finances. But Fine Gael in Government prioritised its reinstatement to strengthen rural communities around the country.

"The Department of Rural and Community Development provides up to 90% of the funding through the Local Authorities, with the remaining contribution coming from local residents, or Local Authorities in the case of roads leading to public amenities."

(CD/MH)