Shannon footbridge plans hinge on vote by council

Plans for a footbridge over the River Shannon, which could cost over €17m, will be shut down if councillors vote to reject the project next month.

The Government has ring-fenced €6m for the proposed Limerick City Footbridge.

It is believed businessman JP McManus has agreed to match the amount pledged by government last year as part of the budget for 2015, which can only be used for the proposed footbridge.