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Louth County Council has been allocated €22.45 million in roads funding for 2026
Councillor Ciarán Fisher has said that the recent announcement of "a €22.45 million investment in Louth's roads for 2026 is very welcome news and a positive step forward for our communities".
The Independent councillor has welcomed what he described as a "substantial funding boost", which he said directly addresses the pressures I've highlighted in my recent [social media] post about declining road maintenance budgets in Louth County Council in spite of more road users—from €297,819 in 2021 down to €252,940 in 2025."
Cllr Fisher went on to say that, "while challenges remain, particularly after recent storms and ongoing weather strains, this increased allocation will help tackle potholes, improve safety, reduce flood risks from blocked drains, and prevent minor issues from becoming major (and costly) problems.
"Proactive investment like this is exactly what our roads need to stay safe and resilient amid rising traffic and harsher conditions."
The Dundalk-Carlingford councillor added, "I appreciate the recognition from government of the importance of core infrastructure funding.
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"Let's build on this momentum to ensure stable, sufficient resources for regular, preventive maintenance in the years ahead—our residents deserve roads they can rely on."
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