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Dáil hears city's Wolfe Tone bridge 'in trouble'

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Dáil hears city's Wolfe Tone bridge 'in trouble'

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A Galway TD has told the Dáil that the Wolfe Tone Bridge in the city - which connects Spanish Arch to the Claddagh - is 'in trouble'.

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Deputy Catherine Connolly was contributing to a debate on a private motion on flood prevention policies.

She said that two reports were carried out on what she called the most important bridge in the city.

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Both found there is an urgent need to stop heavy goods vehicles crossing the bridge.

However, Deputy Connolly told the chamber that a third report suddenly found there was no need for such restrictions - despite an often-cited need for repair works.

The Independent Deputy suggested there is good reason to be cynical about the sudden 180 turn - to hear more, tune in to Galway Bay fm News on the hour

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