Harmer names it as a priority following 2020 budget announcement
Footpath maintenance is one of the Department of Infrastructure's priorities - outside of major projects - during the time the current government has left.
Ray Harmer was speaking following the announcement of the Manx Budget yesterday.
The present administration has a little over 18 months to deliver on its promises, before the Manx General Election takes place next year.
The infrastructure minister says footpaths definitely need looking at:

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