Cork gets largest share of road funding for 2025 which rises by 8%

The single biggest allocation for Cork City Council is €300,000 for the upgrade of Clontarf Bridge. File picture: Larry Cummins

The Government has given councils €713m for 2025 to fund the maintenance and upgrade of the country's local and regional roads, an 8% increase on the 2024 allocation.

Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien said €70m will be invested in projects identified as essential 'economic drivers' under the National Development Plan. These include the ‘Shannon Crossing’ at Ballina, the Killaloe bypass and the Coonagh to Knockalisheen distributor road in Limerick City.