Rural Footpaths Left Behind | Galway News

Rural communities are being left behind as government programs abandon footpath funding, leaving villages without basic safety infrastructure. Once supported by CLÁR, these projects were sidelined when the program shifted focus — resulting in zero applications in some areas. Residents face real dangers and accessibility issues, while Transport Minister admits funds are too scarce and rural bids get buried under city priorities. Deputy Pete Roche is pushing for footpaths to be reinstated in funding reviews, arguing that no community should be too small or too rural to deserve essential infrastructure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/efb0b9af6a28ed16