asked the Minister for the Environment in view of the fact that the policy and planning framework for roads as issued by his Department states that £5 million per year will be made available for works on short-span masonry arch bridges over the next ten years, the amount of this money which will be allocated to Donegal County Council; if Donegal County Council has submitted a list of such bridges which require attention; and if his Department has a priority list of such bridges.
Written Answers. - County Donegal Bridge Construction.
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Mr. Coughlan
I would refer the Deputy to paragraph 2.16 of the new road plan.
An up-to-date survey of bridges has been undertaken by the Department. It is not possible to indicate at this stage the allocation proposed to be made to a particular local authority over the next three years in respect of short-span masonry arch bridges.