Thomas Pringle (Donegal South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The specific improvement grants scheme has been severely curtailed. The Wild Atlantic Way is a positive development and Donegal it has had great success with it this year. Tourism operators in the county report they have seen many new visitors, with many coming way up from the south to Donegal. For that reason, it is important to support the route’s infrastructure. While funding for the discovery points and attractions along the route is welcome and positive, an avenue has to be found in the Department to target funding towards the maintenance of the roads infrastructure and particularly bridges on the route. Closure of a bridge could have significant implications for the local community and tourism activities.

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