asked the Minister for the Environment if he is aware of the condition of county roads in County Donegal; the reason finance was not provided by his Department for the darning of these roads; the steps he proposes to take to have the roads repaired; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - County Donegal Block Grants.
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I am aware of the condition of roads generally, including county roads, in County Donegal. Primary responsibility for improvement and maintenance works on county roads rests with the local authority concerned and the expenditure involved falls to be financed from the authority's own resources.
However, because of my concern about the county road network I announced a new scheme of grants in July 1986 for strengthening county roads. I allocated a total of £5 million to local authorities for that purpose in the current year. A sum of £373,000 out of the total of £5 million was allocated to Donegal County Council.