asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if, in view of the great tourist potentialities of the Glen of Aherlow, he will state whether An Bord Fáilte propose to make a grant for the repair of the roads in the area which are in a very bad condition.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Repair of County Tipperary Roads.
The maintenance and repair of public roads is the responsibility of local authorities. There is provision for a State contribution through the Department of Local Government towards the cost of work of that kind and I do not think it would be appropriate that An Bord Fáilte should also be asked to contribute.