asked the Minister for Local Government the total road grants allocated to County Meath in each of the years 1962-63 and 1963-64, giving the various headings under which the grants are allocated, and the amount of increase or decrease under each heading.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Meath Road Grants.
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The reply is in the form of a tabular statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, will be circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
|
Grant |
1962-63 |
1963-64 |
Increase or Decrease |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
|
Main Road Upkeep |
45,368 |
45,368 |
|
|
Main Road Improvement |
52,900 |
58,600 |
+ 5,700 |
|
County Road Improvement. |
96,900 |
— |
-96,900 |
|
Arterial Road Improvement. |
50,000 |
100,000 |
+50,000 |
|
Special Bridge Grant |
— |
22,500 |
+22,500 |
|
TOTALS |
245,168 |
226,468 |
-18,700 |
NOTE 1: The Main Road Upkeep Grant figure for 1963-64 is an estimate.
NOTE 2: The Main and County Road Improvement Grants shown for 1962-63 are the original allocations. The council opted to transfer £59,224 of the County Road grant to main roads giving the following revised grants for that year: Main Road Improvement Grant £117,824; County Road Improvement Grant £37,676.
NOTE 3: The special bridge grant for 1963-64 is in the reconstruction of Clavin's Bridge on the Kells-Cavan Road. (T.35).