Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016
566. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of works and the expected finish date of the Coonagh to Knockalisheen road scheme, which was approved an allocation of €1.4 million in May 2014 and was expected to proceed to construction by the end of 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31777/16]
View answerThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads within its area 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 are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.
As regards the proposed Coonagh to Knockalisheen Road Scheme, before the main contract can commence, important advance works must be undertaken. These advance works include special ground works treatment along a section of the proposed road. Following receipt and examination of the relevant tender documentation, approval was given by my Department to Limerick County Council in July this year to proceed to tender in respect of the Advance Works Contract. While the timeframe for the tender process is a matter for Limerick County Council, I understand from the Council that the tender will issue shortly.
