Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2011
568 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding that has been provided to replace the Tramore bridge, Kinsale Road, Cork; when the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37495/11]
View answerThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including bridges, is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads and bridges are funded from local authorities own resources and are supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local authority.
I understand that the estimated cost to replace the bridge over the Tramore River on the Kinsale Road is approximately €1.1 million. Cork County Council has been provided with a total of €160,955 for this project between 2007 and 2010. The Council was allocated a grant of €837,000 for this project at the beginning of 2011. I understand that most of the monies allocated for this project in 2011 will not be drawn down due to a delay in the project proceeding. I am not in a position to say when the cause of the delay will be resolved by Cork County Council.
569 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify the position regarding the Slane bypass in view of the fact it is not in the capital infrastructure budget plan and it appears that there is no funding for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36975/11]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
