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Claims Roads Funding Inequality Will Deter People From Living In West Clare

It’s feared the future of West Clare will be beyond repair unless roads funding inequality is urgently addressed.

Despite comprising 31% of the county’s road network, the Kilrush Electoral Area has been provisionally allocated just 25% of the municipal road works budget for the coming year.

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By contrast, the Ennis and Shannon Electoral Areas are set to receive 15% and 14% of the total €18m funding pool respectively, despite each accounting for just 9% of the county’s road network.

 

Kilkee Fianna Fáil Councillor Cillian Murphy believes it’s a clear example of rural discrimination.

Listen to the full interview here

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