Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for raising the issue, which he has raised consistently, with other Deputies, particularly all the public representatives in Cavan-Monaghan. Approximately €3 billion has been allocated to regional and local roads to date by the Government. A total of €658 million has been allocated this year, which is an increase of €32 million over last year. Of course, I accept that inflation has eaten into this increase. I have spoken to the Minister and I will have further consultations with him to see what we can do and if anything extra can be procured for what is a very pressing problem.

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