Department of Transport of Ireland
Department of Transport of Ireland
07/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/01/2026 03:33
Ministers for Transport announce additional €40 million funding for regional and local roads damaged during Storm Chandra
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien and Ministers of State Seán Canney and Jerry Buttimer today announced Department of Transport funding of €40 million to address the damage caused to regional and local roads by Storm Chandra earlier this year.
After assessment in March 2026, approximately 130 roads were found to require complete reconstruction and over 440 had significant damage. Several bridge structures were also damaged and made impassable. The funding provided today will permit the local authorities facing the most significant road damage as a result of Storm Chandra, to undertake necessary work to restore these regional and local roads.
"I am pleased to announce the provision of €40 million in exceptional additional funding to facilitate the repair of our regional and local roads after the impact of Storm Chandra. Extreme weather events leave significant damage in their wake and Government is committed to supporting our local authorities to ensure the condition of our road network is maintained."
Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien
"The protection and maintenance of our regional and local roads is vital for the safety of all road users, as well as supporting the people and businesses who rely on our road network. The funding provided today will enable our local authorities to carry out the much-needed remediation of storm damage."
Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney
"The funding made available today will ensure that priority work can be undertaken by local authorities to restore our regional and local roads, keeping our rural communities and businesses connected and protected."
Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport Jerry Buttimer
| County | Severe Weather Allocation (millions) |
|---|---|
| Carlow | €2.79 |
| Kilkenny | €3.46 |
| Laois | €1.00 |
| Louth | €1.00 |
| Waterford | €5.53 |
| Wexford | €13.49 |
| Wicklow | €10.72 |
| Monaghan | €0.90 |
| Tipperary | €1.11 |
| Total | €40.00 |
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In February 2026, €718 million was allocated to eligible local authorities under the Regional and Local Roads Grant Programme. This funding will facilitate the maintenance and improvement of approximately 5,130km of regional and local roads. This funding also facilitates projects identified for development under the National Development Plan, as well as programmes for road safety, drainage, climate adaptation, and community improvement, among others.
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