The funding is for roads damaged by persistent rainfall over the winter and spring months.

The offences include one person travelling at 209 kilometres an hour in a 100 kilometre zone in County Cavan, and another driving at 147 kilometres an hour in a 60 kilometre zone in Dublin.

Roscommon received the highest amount in the region with almost 73 million euro.

Roscommon will see the largest investment in the region with almost 21.3 million euro announced for local and regional roads.

The Deputy also said that the government must prioritise resourcing of the Roads Policing Unit

Roscommon County Council were the biggest spenders with over €7.1 million on 129 kilometres of road surface. The Cavan local authority strengthened 42.8 kilometres to the tune of €6.1 million, while Monaghan County Council invested over €5.3 million on almost 36 kilometres.

Longford Councillor Paraic Brady says Minister Ryan will have blood on his hands if he does not change his priorities.

Figures released this week shows a continued rise in pedestrian deaths.