Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016
910. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which ongoing discussions continue to take place in regard to the upgrading or improvement of the Liffey Bridge, Celbridge, County Kildare, or its replacement with an alternative structure, thereby addressing the ongoing traffic congestion and the likely future intensification of such congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27180/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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. Traffic management in its area is a matter for the local authority, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána.
The assessment of options in relation to a new bridge at Celbridge is, therefore, a matter for consideration by Kildare County Council.
