Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2023
745. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of local improvement schemes which were completed by county in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8540/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) supports the improvement of rural roads and laneways that are not normally maintained by local authorities. As part of Our Rural Future, the Government is committed to ensuring that the LIS is funded into the future.
The Scheme was reintroduced by my Department in 2017 following a number of years with no dedicated funding. I am committed to improving connectivity for rural residents – whether it be access to homes, farms or outdoor amenities. Since 2017, my Department has allocated almost €114 million towards improvement works on over 3,700 non-public roads and lanes benefiting over 16,000 landowners and residents in these rural areas.
I launched the 2023 scheme earlier this month with an increase in the base funding to €12 million. I also announced an addition €0.55 Million for improvement works on our offshore Islands.
The table below sets out the details on a county basis of the roads completed in 2022.
LIS Roads completed 2022
|
County |
2022 |
|
Carlow |
37 |
|
Cavan |
25 |
|
Clare |
25 |
|
Cork |
22 |
|
Donegal |
68 |
|
Galway |
50 |
|
Kerry |
23 |
|
Kildare |
11 |
|
Kilkenny |
11 |
|
Laois |
23 |
|
Leitrim |
31 |
|
Limerick |
27 |
|
Longford |
18 |
|
Louth |
12 |
|
Mayo |
31 |
|
Meath |
9 |
|
Monaghan |
14 |
|
Offaly |
32 |
|
Roscommon |
24 |
|
Sligo |
18 |
|
Tipperary |
35 |
|
Waterford |
11 |
|
Westmeath |
20 |
|
Wexford |
23 |
|
Wicklow |
8 |
|
Total |
608 |
