Brendan Smith
Ceist:191 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to Cavan County Council in 1998 towards the repair and maintenance of regional and county roads in view of the very poor condition of many roads which are causing severe hardship to many local communities; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that these road conditions hinder economic and social development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19895/97]