Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
1217 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will fast track the proposed project for the second bridge in Killaloe, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21855/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn 2004, a grant of €100,000 each has been allocated to Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary county councils for a feasibility study in respect of the provision of a new bridge to cross the River Shannon between Killaloe and Limerick. In August this year my Department sought applications from local authorities for funding in 2005 under the EU co-financed specific improvement grants scheme. The initial selection of projects to be submitted for consideration for funding under this scheme is a matter for local authorities. The question of funding in 2005 will be decided when all applications for funding under the scheme have been received and considered in my Department.
