David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 412 of 20 June 2006, the estimated construction cost of the proposed new bridge to Spike Island; when construction is expected to begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30683/06]

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 226: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 412 of 20 June 2006, the stage the planning procedures and assessment of environment and other related issues regarding the construction of a bridge to Spike Island are at; when a planning notice is expected to be lodged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30684/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together.

I am advised by the Office of Public Works that the appropriate planning procedure for a bridge to Spike Island which will address environmental concerns and other issues will commence shortly.

The entire project, including detailed design, tendering, commissioning and construction will take between 18 months and two years and building is expected to commence in 2007.

The Deputy will appreciate, that as this project is close to tender stage, it would not be appropriate for me to release any cost estimates as such information is of a commercially sensitive nature at this time.