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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 27 Nov 1929

Vol. 32 No. 10

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Condition of Co. Leitrim Road.

asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether he is aware (a) that in 1925 a road was commenced at Derryhallow, Drumshambo, extending to Gortnawana (a distance of two miles), and that it has been left in an impassable condition—even for pedestrians; (b) whether any steps are being taken for the completion of same; (c) if he will state what amount has been allocated, and what amount has been expended; and (d) what amount has been allocated and expended on officials and labourers respectively.

The construction of the road referred to, which is about 2¾ miles long, was commenced by the Land Commission in 1925 out of money provided for the relief of unemployment, and was continued in subsequent years out of subsequent grants so far as the money available permitted. The information of the Land Commission is that this road is not in an impassable condition, that it has been fenced on both sides and that an excellent foundation of broken stones has been laid. It would appear that it only requires binding with fine material, but there are no funds available for this work. In the course of construction it was necessary to build three concrete bridges with abutments about 12 feet high and about 100 gullets. The amount allocated for the work was £2,600 and £2,589 was, expended. All this amount was expended in labour except about £100, the cost of the materials for the bridges.

In view of the need in the district for employment, and also in view of the fact, despite the opinion of the Department, that the road is in an impassable condition, would the Minister not consider the advisability of seeking to extend the grant so that the road could be completed?

So far as the state of the road is concerned, we have to rely on the report of the inspector as to its impassability or otherwise. The other question is one that cannot be dealt with by the Land Commission, as it is a question concerning the relief of unemployment.

Could the Minister say when he got the report from the inspector and when the inspector visited the place?

The inspector visited the place on the 16th instant, and the report came in a few days ago.

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