Dáil debates

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

 

3:50 pm

Photo of Imelda MunsterImelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have to again raise the issue of the chaos caused by the Obelisk Bridge and the adverse affect it is having on traffic congestion in Drogheda. I have told the Taoiseach that I had liaised with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, Louth County Council, the Minister for Transport and the Department, and they all passed the parcel. When I raised this matter with the Taoiseach several weeks ago, he said he was aware of the inconvenience it was causing in Drogheda and that he would revert to the Minister. The Minister got back, passed the parcel again, and showed absolutely no interest. With the bridge closed and traffic diverted into Drogheda until at least the middle of next year, congestion levels are unbelievable. The rush hour traffic congestion lasts all day long. A ten-minute journey takes an hour. Businesses are seriously suffering. Given that the Minister, Deputy Ryan, appears to have no interest whatsoever, will someone in government please get TII, Louth County Council, Celtic Road Groups together-----

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