Transport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1971

Transfer of certain liability of Board to Westmeath County Council.

27.—(1) On and from a date (in this section referred to as the appointed date) to be appointed by the Board—

(a) the liability of the Board to maintain the bridge across the river Inny known as Float Bridge and situated in the baronies of Moygoish and Fore in the county of Westmeath shall cease;

(b) the council of the county of Westmeath shall be liable to maintain the said bridge.

(2) The Board shall pay to the said council compensation for any expenses which the council may incur by reason of the liability imposed on it under this section.