Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have individuals who inspect these roads. I have sent those inspectors out to many of the local authorities to carry out checks. They make inspections on a regular basis and ensure that the money is being spent. I did something the Deputy did not do when he was Minister and made the local authorities provide a list. I put that list on the website and give it to my colleagues. There are two checks carried out - one by my Department and my inspectors and another by the general public. If a member of the public sees that money has been allocated in respect of his or her road but has not been spent, he or she quickly makes contact with the Department, Deputies and Ministers and everyone else.