Road Projects Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 May 2016

Thursday, 19 May 2016

Ceisteanna (211)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to what extent he has studied plans for the provision of improvements and the realignment or relocation of a bridge crossing the River Liffey at Celbridge, County Kildare and particularly the need to achieve optimum benefit by choosing the most appropriate solution in line with the locally expressed views of the people of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11120/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As I outlined in my reply to the Deputy in PQ 8623/16 of 27 April 2016, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Kildare is the statutory responsibility of Kildare County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993 -2015.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the Council. Assessment of options in relation to a new bridge at Celbridge is, therefore, a matter for consideration by Kildare County Council.