Leixlip bypass and bridge proposals
Burke pressed for progress on the Lucan–Leixlip bypass and questioned whether Leixlip bridge repairs made sense if the town would be bypassed. The Minister said the council’s bridge proposal, estimated at £45,000, was under consideration and a grant could be considered if acceptable; no bypass-planning update was given.
What progress can the Minister report on the planning of the Lucan-Leixlip by-pass and of what relevance are the bridge works?
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I hate to be in any way argumentative but there is reference to regional road improvements and the urgent need to repair several bridges. One hardly repairs a bridge if one does not intend to use it.
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The Chair fully appreciates Deputy Burke's position but would suggest that he should relate supplementaries to the question on the Order Paper.
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Is it intended to carry on the work of repairing the bridge in Leixlip in view of the fact that the councils in the area intend to by-pass Leixlip? What progress has been made on the by-pass?
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I will consider making grants available towards the cost if the proposals are found to be acceptable when sent to me.
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Excellent work has been done on the primary route to the west and I would ask what stage has been reached in the plans for this urgently needed by-pass?