asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he has received an application from the Dun Laoghaire U.D.C. for a grant towards the cost of removing a dangerous corner at Dun Laoghaire Hill, and whether he will state if it is his intention to grant the application.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Grant to Dun Laoghaire U.D.C.
I have received the application mentioned by the Deputy. Owing, however, to the necessity for carrying out in the Dun Laoghaire Urban District Council area work which is more urgent, in view of the traffic requirements, it is regretted that no part of the grant to the Council in the present year can be made available for work at Dun Laoghaire Hill.
Is the Minister aware that this is a very dangerous corner —that there is grave danger to people, especially travellers either in the tramcars or by motor? The trams run so close to this particular place that if a person attempted to step off the tram he would be in danger of being killed. Is the Minister aware that complaints have been made to the district council about the danger to travellers?
I am aware of the general conditions there. I have not been able to find out that there have been any serious accidents in this neighbourhood; but the matter has been under consideration by the local body for very many years and it can be attended to when more urgent matters, in view of the traffic requirements of the area, have been attended to.
Could the Minister give any indication as to when it is likely that this corner can be attended to?
No.