€750,000 in funding has been allocated to assist in the repair of regional and local roads in Wexford.
The news has been welcomed by Minister Michael D’Arcy who outlined that many of the regional and local roads in Wexford have suffered significant damage as a result of severe weather events and in some cases Wexford County Council has been faced with damage caused by repeated severe weather incidents.

Cllr Fionntan Ó Suilleabhain making a case for road improvements in North Wexford district.

“Extreme weather events over the last year, such as Storm Eleanor, Storm Emma, flooding incidents and the summer drought have had a major impact on the regional and local road network,” said Minister D’Arcy, who added; “These events combined with the extended period of reduced funding for road maintenance following the economic downturn have left the road network much more vulnerable to damage. I know this funding will greatly assist in the repairs and ensure our road network in Wexford is of the highest standard.”
Minister for Transport Shane Ross said: “These grants are to supplement local authorities’ own resources and expenditure on regional and local roads.”
In addition, a €3 million allocation is being provided to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to assist with winter operations and maintenance works on national roads. TII assists local authorities with maintenance funding for national roads.