Donegal County Council is to be allocated almost €42.5 million in funding for regional and local roads this year.
This is a 17% increase in last year’s allocation, according to Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Marian Harkin.
She has welcomed the €713m in funding for regional and local roads, nationally, announced by the government, a ‘substantial’ increase of 8% on last year’s figures.
“I am delighted to see the increased allocations across the three counties in my constituency, with €18,883,000 going to Sligo, €14,476,650 to Leitrim, and €42,425,000 allocated to Donegal. This represents increases of 13%, 10%, and 17% respectively,” Minister Harkin stated.
“As a TD representing a mainly rural constituency, I am well aware of the condition of the regional and local roads in Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal. I have long advocated for much-needed funding to bring these roads up to standard and maintain them effectively,” she added.
The Minister stressed the importance of a strong road network, stating, “A decent road infrastructure is essential for road safety, connectivity, and the commercial life of our communities. This funding increase is a crucial step in addressing these needs.”
“I am very hopeful that this increase in funding for regional and local roads is the first of many initiatives to improve road infrastructure across the country. I particularly look forward to further infrastructural investment in the Northern and Western Region, as we work to correct decades of imbalanced regional development,” she concluded.
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