Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2016
598. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his proposals to improve, realign or replace the bridge over the River Liffey at Celbridge, County Kildare, including if Kildare County Council has provided him with preliminary plans for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16012/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs outlined previously to the Deputy, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (including bridges) 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.
The Council has not submitted any proposals to my Department for a new bridge over the river Liffey in Celbridge.
