asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health whether he will, in order to relieve some of the large amount of unemployment and destitution prevailing in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, instruct the Roads Board to proceed immediately with the work of reconstructing and widening of the Liffey Bridge on the Naas-Kildare Trunk Road.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - NEWBRIDGE ROAD IMPROVEMENT WORK.
I am advised that the improvement of this bridge is not urgent. It will come up for special consideration when funds permit. The commencement of the work under the national scheme from the bridge at Newbridge to Naas urban boundary, estimated to cost £13729, will afford considerable employment.
Will the Minister give a promise that this work will be started soon so that it can be completed by the end of March next? It is very important that this alteration should be made. It is a very dangerous bridge and I am sure the Minister understands that.
I realise that, but the matter is, to a great extent, one for the local experts.