Minister Jennifer Murnane O’Connor and Deputy Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere, has today welcomed the announcement by their party colleague, Minister Dara Calleary, of an extra €593,074 in funding for Carlow and Kilkenny through the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS).
This funding is in addition to the already allocated €373,479 for Carlow and €552,025 for Kilkenny this year, bringing the total for both counties to €1,518,578.
Speaking this morning to KCLR News, Minister Murnane O’Connor said, “Continued investment in non-public roads is essential for ensuring access to rural homes, farms, and outdoor amenities.”
Deputy Cleere also speaking to KCLR News said, “As spokesperson for Agriculture I am delighted to see an increase in the investment for Carlow and Kilkenny”
