asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that the residents of the townlands of Cruinlin, Tootagh, Cuillane and Ballykinave used a passage across the River Robe between the Kilnock and Tootagh bridges for the past 50 years; that the stepping stones of said passage were recently removed during drainage operations; that the people of those townlands are suffering great hardships by having to travel over three miles to cross over the nearest available bridge; and, if he will state if the Commissioners of Public Works will have a footbridge constructed across the river where the old passageway existed.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - River Robe Passageway.
The Commissioners of Public Works have under consideration the application made for an accommodation bridge at the point referred to, but before they can arrive at a decision in the matter, evidence must be forthcoming from the persons affected as to the existence of a public right of way at the place in question. The interested persons are being asked to supply this necessary evidence.