Written answers

Thursday, 27 September 2007

5:00 pm

Photo of Noel CoonanNoel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 82: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the status of the proposed new Shannon bridge crossing for the towns of Ballina and Killaloe, County Tipperary; when construction will commence; when the increased population of the area can expect relief from traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21352/07]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The provision of non-national roads, including bridges, in its area is a function of the relevant road authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants. Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary County Councils have undertaken the development of a proposal for a new Shannon Crossing. Clare County Council is the lead authority for the project.

From 2004 to the end of 2006, non-national road grants totalling approximately €371,000 have been provided to the three authorities to develop proposals for the provision of a new Shannon Crossing Bridge. The 2007 grant allocation, provided to Clare County Council under the Strategic Non-National Road stream of grants, is €500,000.

A number of consultants were invited by Clare County Council to submit tenders for the design stage of the Shannon Crossing Bridge project and associated road schemes. The closing date for receipt of tenders was 24 September 2007 and the tenders received will now be considered by the Council.

Further progression of the Shannon Crossing Bridge project is a matter for consideration by Clare County Council.

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