Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)

The Irish road network consists of over 100,000 km of road. While the national road network carries about 45% of total traffic, there is a very extensive network of regional and local roads. Regional roads comprise approximately 13% of all roads and local roads about 82% of all roads. This year, regional and local road grants were notified to local authorities on 14 February. Cavan County Council has been allocated €19.2 million, which is an increase of €1.7 million on its 2024 allocation. The Senator made a very valid argument, though. As a Member in a rural constituency, the same as the Senator, championing and fighting for more funding for local and regional roads is one thing we are always doing.