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AN allocation of €689,930 in funding has been made for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in Kerry.
The funding, announced under the Local Improvement Scheme, will improve access to rural homes and farms, as well as outdoor amenities such as lakes, rivers, mountains and beaches.
Over €68 million has now been invested under the Local Improvement Scheme since it was re-introduced in 2017.
The focus of the scheme is to support the continued improvement of rural roads and laneways that are not normally maintained by local authorities but which represent a vital piece of infrastructure for rural residents.
Minister Norma Foley and Deputy Brendan Griffin have welcomed the announcement.
