Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2008
329 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the Government policy in relation to funding design and building of tunnels will be affected by any lessons learned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39583/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that there is ongoing engagement between the National Roads Authority, the Railway Procurement Agency and Iarnród Éireann in relation to the design and construction of transport tunnels, having regard to the experience gained on the Dublin Port Tunnel. The issue has also been considered by the Transport 21 Monitoring Group which oversees the implementation of the investment programme.
330 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he envisages funding being made available to repair the Camlin Bridge, Clondra, County Longford in 2009 (details supplied). [39594/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision and improvement of regional and local roads, including bridges, in its area is a matter for Longford County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants.
A road grant of €80,000 was allocated to Longford County Council in 2008 for Camlin Bridge under the Specific Improvement Grant Scheme. My Department recently invited applications from road authorities for funding under that scheme in 2009. The proposals submitted by Longford County Council included an application for further grant aid for Camlin Bridge.
All applications received for funding in 2009 under the scheme will be considered by my Department, having regard to compliance with eligibility criteria, the need to prioritise projects, competing demands from other local authorities and the funds available for the scheme in 2009. The 2009 regional and local road grant allocations to local authorities will be announced early next year.
331 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport when essential funding will be made available for restoration work on the bridge over the Shannon connecting Clondra village to Tarmonberry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39625/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
