Local Improvement Schemes (LIS)
The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Gaeltacht. The objective of the Scheme is to fund the construction or improvement of non-public roads.
Eligible road projects are those that involve the construction or improvement of non-public roads which provide access:
- to parcels of land, of which, two or more are owned or occupied by different persons, one of which must be for agricultural purposes, or
- for harvesting purposes (including turf or seaweed) for two or more persons, or
- to at least one parcel of land owned or occupied by a person engaged in agricultural activities AND which separately provides access for harvesting purposes (including turf or seaweed) for at least one other person.
In addition, works can also be carried out on Amenity Roads. Amenity Roads are non- public roads leading to important community amenities such as graveyards, beaches, piers, mountain access points or other tourist/heritage sites.
The local contribution is an integral part of the LIS and the local authority may not proceed with a road project where the local contribution has not been paid by the beneficiaries. The local contribution is set at 10% for eligible roads for up to, and including, five beneficiaries. It is set at 15% for those with six or more beneficiaries. The total contribution is based on the estimated cost of the project. Provided that all beneficiaries are contributing to the cost of the works, the maximum amount that any beneficiary is required to contribute is capped at €1,200. Where all beneficiaries are not willing to contribute, the voluntary contribution should still be calculated on the basis that all of the beneficiaries are contributing.
If you have queries regarding eligibility or current status on LIS, please email lis@sligococo.ie.