23.01.2013
Carlow Fine Gael TD, Pat Deering has confirmed that the Local Improvement Scheme will be reinstated for 2013. Under the new arrangements local authorities may use up to 7% of their Discretionary Grant towards local improvement schemes should they wish to do so. The local contribution for these schemes has been increased to 20% of the total cost of the project.
“This is a positive development. Local Improvement Scheme funding can be used for upgrading and repairing private lanes. There are a lot of private lanes in Carlow and where as this won’t be enough to carry out the necessary repairs to them all it will however enable a lot of work to be done” Deputy Deering said.
Contact : Pat Deering 087 9470736.
