Public Works (Ireland) Act, 1839

Grand juries may repair roads and bridges made with the aid of grants.

15. [Recital.] It shall and may be lawful for any grand jury to make presentments for gravelling or repairing any such road or bridge in like manner and subject in all respects to the like provisions and regulations as any other public road or bridge: Provided always, that nothing herein contained shall limit or affect the power, duty, and authority of the said commissioners of public works to repair the same, in any case where they shall deem it necessary or expedient so to do; and that nothing herein contained shall be construed to invalidate any contract for the repair of any such road or bridge heretofore made by or with the said commissioners of public works.