Over €1.8 million in extra funding has been announced for local laneways.
The funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development was announced this morning and will go towards non-public roads leading to farmland or public amenities.
€559,254 was announced by Minister Heather Humphreys for the local counties earlier this year.
Today's extra funding sees Monaghan receive the most locally at €1.05 million - one of the largest allocations in the country. This takes it's total to €1,326,223.
It's followed by Cavan which is getting an extra €830,000. It's total now stands at €1,119,389.
The funding has been welcomed locally but there are calls for changes so the scheme is included in the Department of Transport's remit.
Monaghan County Council Cathaoirleach Aidan Campbell says the funding will make a big difference in the county:
Cavan Councillor TP O'Reilly says while the funding is welcome, a lot more is needed to carry out works on all roads on the waiting list:
