Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018
1348. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of local improvement scheme applications made in 2017 that will be funded via the €1 million allocated for 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15279/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra1350. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount of the €1 million being made available to County Cork under the local improvement scheme that will be made available for 2018 or new applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15306/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1348 and 1350 together.
The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) is a programme for improvement works on small private/non-public roads. The scheme is currently funded by my Department and administered through the Local Authorities.
Following on from the successful relaunch of the scheme in 2017, I announced details of the 2018 Local Improvement Scheme on 27th February last. A total of €10.8 million was allocated to County Councils around the country for LIS road improvements, of which €1,000,000 was allocated to County Cork.
The selection of roads to be included in the scheme for 2018 is a matter for each County Council, provided the roads in question meet with the relevant scheme criteria. Most Councils have now submitted lists of projects that they plan to undertake under the scheme this year to my Department. County Cork has notified the Department that 41 roads will be improved with their funding.
Detailed information regarding all of the 2018 LIS road projects to be undertaken across the country will be made available on my Department's website shortly.
