The works will involve the installation of lighting and drainage.

Deputy Martin Kenny described how a constituent contacted him following a medical emergency with her son where the on-call surgeon struggled to find staff to help perform surgery.

The 'Putting the Spokes Back In The Wheel Project'' would see new park and cycle ways along the Circular Road from the Lanesboro Street Roundabout to the Athlone Road Roundabout constructed.

Another former power station is to be demolished and replaced with a battery energy storage system.

The Minister says it's vital for local town centres to be renewed first in order to draw people in and revitalize rural Ireland.