Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 569: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will approve a grant to provide a new bridge at Ballinagher, Lixnaw, County Kerry as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2521/08]

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

In August last year, applications were invited from road authorities for funding under the regional and local roads Specific Improvements Grant scheme in 2008. The proposals submitted by Kerry County Council included an application for grant aid for a bridge at Ballinagare. The 2008 regional and local road grant allocations to local authorities will be announced shortly.