asked the Minister for Finance if he has received representations from Offaly County Council in connection with the necessity for the erection of a 10 ton capacity bridge across the River Brosna at Kilcolgan, near Ferbane, County Offaly; and whether, in view of the fact that his Department proposes to erect a bridge of 3 ton capacity which will not meet the requirements of the local people or the county council, he will approve the erection of a bridge of 10 ton capacity with a contribution from the county council.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Erection of Bridge.
Arising out of the need for replacing Kilcolgan bridge in the course of the Brosna drainage scheme, the Commissioners of Public Works suggested to the Offaly County Council some months ago that, instead of reproducing the existing facilities to which the liability of the commissioners is limited, a bridge fit for modern traffic might be provided with a contribution from the county council.
The council have recently agreed to make a contribution and, subject to settlement of details, it is intended to provide the heavier type of bridge next spring.