Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

That is true but there was an increase in the budget. Last year, Cavan got a budget of €18.14 million, an increase of €629,000 on the previous year. Monaghan got some €17 million, an increase of €834,000 on the previous year. I have met the officials and engineers in the county councils in Monaghan and Cavan and they do a very good job. They are highly innovative. They are advancing a new means of using reclaimed asphalt to save money, protect the environment and improve roads. We are looking at the funding. It is not easy because our Department is over budget. Last week, we had a Cabinet review on each Department's capital and current spend. We are significantly ahead of profile on both. It is a challenge but we are seeking to divert resources as best we can. To a certain extent, the difficulty is that every county has experienced those extensive rainfall events. That is part of the problem this year. When the lump sum is divided between every county, not every council will necessarily get what it wants. We are looking at that, however. To respond to Deputy O'Sullivan-----

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