Dáil Éireann - Volume 566 - 14 May, 2003

Written Answers. - Roads Projects.

Mr. Penrose Mr. Penrose

  245. Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his Department has directed the local authorities that, in relation to the local improvement scheme expenditure, road works undertaken must be in excess of 300 metres; if so, when such a directive was issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13131/03]

Mr. Gallagher Mr. Gallagher

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  Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Gallagher): The administration of the local [1293] improvements scheme, including the selection and prioritisation of projects to be funded under the scheme, is entirely a matter for individual county councils, subject to the terms of my Department's local improvements scheme memorandum. The memorandum does not specify that schemes should be of a minimum length.

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