Road Network.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 March 2010

Tuesday, 2 March 2010

Questions (195)

Brian O'Shea

Question:

239 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided for the local improvement scheme in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9930/10]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

I recently announced the 2010 regional and local road grant allocations. A total of €411.409 million is being provided to local authorities for regional and local roads in 2010. From this allocation €5 million is being provided towards the Local Improvements Scheme.