Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am fully aware of the issue but the local authority can apply through the minor works scheme for funding to carry out a study. The Deputy said that nothing has happened two years on, but that is not down to my Department. It is a matter for the local authority to make an application to the scheme. If the criteria are met, it will be funded. It is up to the local authority to do that. There is money available. This year we increased funding for minor works from €2 million to €5 million. While the money is there, it is a question of finding the criteria to set around it. The Deputy is talking about roads infrastructure and I understand that there are different bodies and Departments involved. However, it might be a matter the local authority needs to take up by prioritising a minor works application.

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