97 Mr. Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment if he will refund Mayo County Council the cost of urgent repairs to the bridge on the N57 at Cloongullaune, Swinford, County Mayo; if he will make a statement on the need to upgrade the N57 to national primary standard; the number of projects submitted by the Mayo County Council which relate to the N57; if his attention has been drawn to the continuous representations made by Deputy Calleary on behalf of organisations in the North Mayo area concerning the upgrading of this road; if he will ensure that this road is included in the national programme; if he will sanction the new bridge at Cloongullaune; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I am aware of the representations made on behalf of organisations in the north Mayo area in relation to the N57. The case for reclassification of this route has been examined but, having regard to the criteria set down for the reclassification of roads to national primary status, it has been concluded that circumstances do not warrant such upgrading.