Dáil Thursday 25 January 2018 at 12:30

Rural roads funding

Summary

Deputy Tom Neville asked for emergency measures and more funding for rural roads outside the local improvement scheme. The Chair and Tánaiste said the matter could not be expanded into a broader debate, and no additional commitment was given.

Mattie McGrath Independent

I asked about funding for rural roads.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

To clarify, it was about local improvement schemes and far be it for me to-----

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Mattie McGrath Independent

County roads.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

And county roads. They are normally out before the end of January. Are there other Members with cards who have similar questions?

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Tom Neville Fine Gael

Regarding rural roads, page 44 of the programme for Government states there will be a 50% increase in funding over the lifetime of the Government. I ask the Government to consider some sort of emergency initiatives-----

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Mattie McGrath Independent

Yes.

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Tom Neville Fine Gael

-----for rural roads because it is the No. 1 issue in rural Ireland we are hearing about. Last night, all the Fine Gael TDs from rural areas spoke about that issue. We want to convey to the public that we are aware of it but I ask that the Government consider an initiative regarding rural roads, outside of the LIS.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I cannot call Members who do not have cards. Does the Tánaiste have anything to add?

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Simon Coveney The Tánaiste Fine Gael

This was-----

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