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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 6 Dec 1923

Vol. 5 No. 19

CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - ROAD ADMINISTRATION IN CAVAN.

asked the Minister for Local Government if he will consider the advisability of holding a sworn inquiry into the road administration in Cavan, so that the responsibility for the present dangerous condition of the roads in that county may be fixed on the proper people; whether, pending the holding of such inquiry, the Local Government Ministry will take some action to see that the more dangerous of the main roads are so improved as to make them safe for traffic.

The duty of maintaining the roads in Cavan County devolves on the County Council, subject to the proposals put forward by the Rural District Councils. If any particular road is in a dangerous condition, representations should be made to the County Council. I have called for a special report on the condition of the roads in the county and will consider what action is necessary and whether a sworn inquiry should be held.

Am I to understand from the Minister's answer that he is sending somebody down there from his Department, or is he asking for a report from somebody in the County Cavan?

If we find it necessary we will send down an Inspector.

Will the Minister arrange that the Inspector is sent down in a motor car so as to test the roads?

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