Carlow to receive almost €400,000 worth of funding for road works following excessive rainfall
Local Carlow TD Jennifer Murnane O'Conor has welcomed the funding
Local Fianna Fáil TD Jennifer Murnane O'Connor has welcomed €394,000 in additional funding for regional and local roads in County Carlow damaged by persistent rainfall over the winter and spring months.
Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor’s party colleague Minister of State Jack Chambers TD today announced €30 million in emergency funds to deal specifically with the impact of climate change, which has contributed to a deterioration in the surface quality of certain parts of the roads network.
“I’m delighted to receive confirmation from my party colleague Minister Jack Chambers that Carlow regional and local roads have been allocated €394,000," Deputy Murnane O'Connor said.
“We need to keep our roads safe. This emergency investment will give Carlow County Council the funds necessary to repair potholes and other damage on our roads caused by the extremely heavy rainfall over the winter and spring months.
“In persistent wet conditions, water seepage contributes to damage such as the development of potholes or pavement collapse.
"This investment will significantly improve the worst impacted areas of the road network."
She added: "Fianna Fáil in Government is committed to supporting local authorities in the maintenance and renewal of the regional and local road network.”