€10 billion needed to fix Ireland's roads

Around €10 billion would be needed to fix Ireland's roads system, according to reports. 

A local authority performance review suggests 10,000 kilometres of road is essentially falling apart.

The Irish Independent reports large sections of road is under severe structural distress and may need to be entirely rebuilt. 

Around 6 per cent of regional roads fall into the most dangerous category, accounting for almost 500 kilometres of country roads. 

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