Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 472: To ask the Minister for Transport if funding has been provided for improvement works on Castlefinn Bridge, County Donegal; the extent of the works to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11819/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including bridges, in their areas is a matter for local authorities to be funded from their own resources supplemented by State grants.

In August 2007, my Department invited applications from local authorities for consideration for funding in 2008 under the regional and local roads specific improvements grants scheme. The proposals received from Donegal County Council included an application for grant aid for Castlefinn Bridge. The 2008 road grants for regional and local roads were allocated to local authorities on 15 February. The total grant allocated to Donegal County Council was €42,849,300 which included a grant of €300,000 for the R235 Castlefinn Bridge.