malahide chamber of commerce has some interesting info
http://newsletters.visrez.com/T/View...40EF23F30FEDED
Ionrad Éireann has brought in experts from the U.S. to study the weir and foundations of the bridge. They are presently planning to create a new span from pier 3 to pier 5, skipping the collapsed pier. It may then be possible to reopen the bridge while further work is carried out on strengthening the remainder of the bridge. For the moment though, emphasis is being placed on securing the existing structures including the weir.
heard they want the department of marine involved to ensure and rebuild the weir