NON-public rural roads and laneways in Limerick are to receive essential funding of over €1.68 million to improve accessibility countywide.
The figure of €1,689,216 in funding to improve accessibility under the government’s Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), Limerick City Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Kieran O’Donnell has said.
Minister of State O’Donnell said that “this funding allocation of €1,689,216 for Limerick is very significant for non-public rural roads and laneways in Limerick”.
“It continues an important commitment by Fine Gael to enhancing road access to homes and farms, which is fundamental for the daily lives of people across Limerick.
The Local Improvement Scheme, particularly beneficial to rural and agricultural communities, aims to secure access to rural properties on well-maintained roads.
“I am very pleased with the adjustment to the LIS criteria, where now only one herd number is required for a valid application, a change from the previous requirement of two,” the Minister said.
“This amendment will substantially increase the number of eligible families and farms, facilitating broader access to this crucial funding. This responsive adjustment was made after listening to feedback received on the scheme,” he added.
“Furthermore, the extension allowing local authorities to utilise their funding allocation across both 2024 and 2025 provides the necessary flexibility to schedule works during favourable weather conditions, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in improving our rural infrastructure.”
Eligible residents or anyone who needs more information should contact Limerick City and County Council to benefit from this opportunity.
