Louth to benefit from almost €1 million for rural roads and laneways
Louth TD Fergus O'Dowd said the allocation will enhance road access to homes and farms
Louth has been allocated €938k for works on non-public rural roads and laneways under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) for 2024.
Local Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has welcomed the funding saying: “This allocation will enhance road access to homes and farms, which is fundamental for the daily lives of our residents.
“The scheme is particularly beneficial to our rural and agricultural communities and ensures more people can access their properties.
“I am particularly pleased with the adjustment to the LIS criteria, where now only one herd number is required for a valid application, a change from the previous requirement of two.
“This amendment will substantially increase the number of eligible families and farms, facilitating broader access to this crucial funding. My colleagues running for local elections this year have all provided feedback that much more needs to be done to improve rural road conditions in Louth.
“Furthermore, the extension allowing local authorities to utilise their funding allocation across both 2024 and 2025 provides the necessary flexibility to schedule works during favourable weather conditions, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in improving our rural infrastructure.
“I encourage all eligible residents in Louth to engage with their local authority to benefit from this opportunity.”