Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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271. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of works at R263 Fintra Bridge, Killybegs, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31555/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local authority.

The R263 Fintra Bridge and Road Re-alignment Project in County Donegal consists of 1.4km of new road which will eliminate 6 significantly substandard bends on the existing alignment. It also includes for 1.9km of segregated pedestrian and cycle facilities, providing safe access to the Fintra National School, Killybegs GAA facilities and the Fintra beach. A new bridge will be constructed over the Fintra River replacing the current substandard structure. The Part VIII planning process was approved by Donegal County Council in July 2020, and detailed design is nearing completion with plans to publish the Compulsory Purchase Order for the entire scheme in July 2021.

Grant funding of €300,000 has been allocated to this scheme in 2021.