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€106 million is being provided to address damage to transport infrastructure after the recent storms and severe flooding. 

Local Authorities submitted estimates to the Department of the Environment on short-term costs and costs related to damage to infrastructure, including transport. The €106 million announced today arises from those estimates submitted so far. 

The Department of Transport will now set up a works programme to deal with infrastructure repairs in the transport sector.

Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe said:

My Department will be engaging closely with Local Authorities to put together work programmes. This funding will also include for preventative works on key roads across the country. The aim will be to ensure that critical repairs are addressed as quickly as possible. 

For more information read the press release here.