Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the allocation of €938,444 in funding for repairs and improvement works on rural roads and laneways c

The funding, under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), will support the continued improvement of non-public roads and lanes that are not normally maintained by local authorities.

Such roads represent a vital piece of infrastructure for rural residents – providing access to homes, farms and businesses, as well as outdoor amenities such as our lakes, rivers or beaches.

Good roads are absolutely vital for our rural communities, providing access to people’s homes and farms. The funding allocation for 2024/2025 for such roads in Louth under the Local Improvement Scheme will make a huge difference in terms of access and connectivity.

“We are all familiar with the roads and laneways within our own communities that are full of potholes and in desperate need of repair. The funding being delivered under this scheme will help to address this.

“Local authorities will have greater flexibility to use their allocations throughout 2024 and 2025 than previously.

“Additionally, the LIS criteria has also been amended so that only one herd number will be required for a valid LIS application. Up to now, two herd numbers were required to be using the lane. This change has been made in response to feedback received from local representatives and it will ensure that more families can now qualify for the scheme.