asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state the reasons for refusing road grants to Kilrush and other urban councils; and whether he intends taking the necessary steps in the near future to ensure that urban councils can obtain the benefit of such grants equally with county councils.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Grants to Urban Councils.
Mr. Murphy
As a rule, grants are not made available from the Road Fund to urban district councils unless the urban authority is responsible for the upkeep of main roads in the district. In view of the heavy commitments of the Road Fund, it is not possible to depart from this rule.