asked the Minister for Local Government what urgent steps he proposes to take in conjunction with the Offaly County Council in regard to the dangerous Canal Bridge at Killane, Edenderry, County Offaly; if a grant has been made available to the council for this work; if so, when work is likely to commence; if his Department have any record of fatal and other serious accidents at this bridge in recent years; if the Council will have this work undertaken as a matter of urgency; the dates on which he received proposals from Offaly County Council in relation to the bridge; and the date of his approval in respect of making the bridge safe for public use.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Offaly Bridge.
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It is a matter for Offaly County Council, who are the responsible road authority, to prepare a scheme for any work necessary at this bridge. No proposal in the matter has yet been received in my Department from the council.
Particulars of accidents at this bridge are not available in my Department.