According to Cllr O'Hanlon, it's "totally wrong" when people are told that more lanes will be dealt with under this scheme, when in reality funding has been reduced.

Minister for Rural Affairs and local TD, Heather Humphreys, said her department focused on supporting schools and sports clubs.

€37 million in funding has been approved under the PEACEPLUS Programme.

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council criticised yesterday's Budget and accused the Government of repeating past mistakes.

Minister Humphreys says she has offered a suite of financial supports to assist people with the Cost of Living.

A single person over 70 can have means of €512 per week.

Minister Heather Humphreys announced over 2.1 million supporting the purchase of a record 48 vehicles in rural communities.

The local minister says she's conscious of the great expenses families have in the winter time.