Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 268: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the upgrade of a bridge (details supplied) in County Donegal which is posing a serious hazard to the safety of motorists and pedestrians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26154/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The provision and improvement of non-national roads, including bridges, in its area is a matter for Donegal County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants.

In August this year, local authorities were invited to submit applications for consideration for funding in 2008 under the Specific Improvements Grant Scheme. The initial selection of projects to be submitted for consideration for funding under this scheme is solely a matter for local authorities. Accordingly, it is open to the Council to submit an application for eligible works on Cockhill Bridge for consideration for funding under the scheme in 2008.

Applications for funding under the scheme in 2008 have not yet been received in my Department from Donegal County Council.