Funding sought for further works on Mayo's 'neglected' R312

The Department of Transport has confirmed receipt of a specific grant application from Mayo County Council for further works on the R312.

This application is under consideration as part of the 2022 grant assessment process and allocations will be notified to local authorities shortly.

Minister Eamon Ryan informed Mayo TD Alan Dillon that any projects proposed by local authorities for consideration under the specific/strategic grant programmes are assessed by the department on a case-by-case basis.

"All projects put forward by local authorities for consideration must comply with the requirements of the public spending code and the department's capital appraisal framework (CAF).

"Given the limited funding available for road improvement works, it is important for local authorities to prioritise projects within their overall area of responsibility with these requirements in mind."

The R312 is regarded as one of the most neglected routes in the county despite the high levels of traffic on it.