News - LIS
Anger in Longford over funding allocation for small roads
The county has received €380,000 of the over €1.5 million announced for counties in the Shannonside region.
Feb 25, 2026 13:28
€1.5m allocated for upgrading rural roads in Shannonside region
Rural Development Minister Dara Calleary has allocated €17.5 million for Local Improvement Schemes throughout the country.
Feb 25, 2026 09:32
Only 19 small roads addressed under LIS in Leitrim last year
The scheme involves the state and homeowners jointly paying for the upgrade of small roads and laneways.
Feb 11, 2026 13:42
€900,000 secured for upgrades of local roads and laneways
These are extra allocations for this year, under the Local Improvement Scheme.
Aug 7, 2025 13:12
Leitrim councillor says rural population will see real benefit from LIS
The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) provides funding to help local authorities carry out improvement works on private and non-publicly maintained roads
Jul 28, 2023 17:08
Over one million euro in top ups allocated to Local Improvement Schemes
The allocation follows initial grants to the local authorities in April, with the second tranche doubling the previous figure,
Jul 28, 2023 15:01
Medical changes needed to Local Improvement Scheme- Leitrim Councillor
The Sinn Fein Councillor believes that those with changing medical circumstances should not be bound by their previous application.
Jul 10, 2023 07:42
Leitrim Local Improvement Scheme applications open next month
The meeting heard Once an application is submitted it cannot be changed.
Oct 4, 2022 13:22
New LIS funding should clear entire Leitrim list - McGloin
The funding will be used to clear just under forty areas which have bene waiting for road improvements.
Aug 8, 2022 13:48
Major funding boost for local roads and laneways in Shannonside region
It's hoped that the money will allow many more areas to be completed as part of the LIS.
Aug 8, 2022 10:39
Small increase to LIS funding for rural roads in local region
There are over 50 areas in Leitrim waiting to be improved as part of the scheme.
Apr 5, 2022 13:47
Additional Roscommon LIS funding described as "insult" to county
The South Roscommon Councillor thinks the money will not go very far.
Jul 29, 2021 13:44
Roscommon receives smallest additional funding for LIS road schemes
The extra funding will be used for local improvements across the country.
Jul 29, 2021 11:10
Extra money announced for LIS in Shannonside region
The money will help fix the most rural roads in the region
May 14, 2021 13:11Shannonside Newsletter
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