Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2016
234. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the proposed Coonagh–Knockalisheen road will be completed (details supplied); and the moneys his Department will allocate to ensure that this road project will be completed. [35267/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads within its area 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 the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.
As previously explained to the Deputy, before the main contract for the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Road Scheme can commence, important advance works must be undertaken. These advance works include special ground works treatment along a section of the proposed road. Following receipt and examination of the relevant tender documentation, approval was given by my Department to Limerick City and County Council in July this year to proceed to tender in respect of the Advance Works Contract and the timeframe for progressing the tender process is now a matter for Limerick City and County Council.
