Funding of almost €2 million 'will improve connectivity for rural residents in Tipp'
Investement 'designed to support the continued improvement of non-public roads in rural communities'
Deputy Michael Murphy says the allocation of €1.8 million to Tipperary County Council to upgrade rural roads and laneways will improve access to rural homes, farms and outdoor amenities as part of the Local Improvement Scheme.
“We all know a road or laneway across the county that is in real need of an upgrade," says Deputy Murphy.
He says that the investment follows his call for increased funding for rural roads, which he made in the Dáil before the summer recess.
“The Local Improvement Scheme is designed to support the continued improvement of non-public roads in rural communities and improves access to rural homes and farms, as well as outdoor amenities such as our lakes, rivers, mountains and beaches.
“Across the country there is an additional €14 million for the scheme, bringing the total €30 million available to our local authorities this year. This represents the highest annual funding level since the scheme was re-introduced.
“We are dedicated to improving connectivity for rural residents – whether it be access to homes, farms or outdoor amenities.
“Under this scheme Tipperary County Council are responsible for identifying and prioritising roads for improvement works in Tipperary in consultation with residents and landowners, and the work must be completed by the end of the year.
“Eligible roads include non-public roads providing access to parcels of land where two or more are owned or occupied by different people, one of which must be for agricultural purposes; and non-public roads leading to important community amenities such as graveyards, beaches, piers, and mountains.
“I look forward to seeing how this additional funding is used to improve our rural roads across Tipperary”, concluded Deputy Murphy.