Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 March 2017
329. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the Coonagh to Knockalisheen road to be operational following his allocation of funding as part of his announcement on 24 January 2017. [10780/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads within its area is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.
As previously explained to the Deputy, before the main contract for the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Road Scheme can commence, important advance works must be undertaken. These advance works include special ground works treatment along a section of the proposed road. An allocation of €2.5 million has been provided to Limerick City & County Council to progress the advance works contract. The timeframe for progressing the scheme is now a matter for Limerick City and County Council.
