Mr. Joe Hamill:

Not that I am aware. My understanding is that the project was mainly examined by the local authority in the context of potential planning but I can verify that as part of my note for the committee on the breakdown of the maintenance costs. A decision has been made not to go ahead with an airstrip for Tory Island.

However, a helipad will be provided this year, which will be available for emergency use for health and safety purposes. A site has been identified and we are working with the local authority on the matter. The Department will provide the capital cost of construction of the facility, which when completed will be taken over by the local authority.