Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy referred to the position of Roonagh Pier on the mainland for the ferry to Clare Island. There is no doubt that it needs work. I announced funding of €139,000 for refurbishment work for Roonagh as part of the capital works scheme funded through the islands unit in partnership with Mayo County Council. Large-scale redevelopment of the pier is a matter for the local authority in the first instance. If the local authority develops a business case for further works or development at the pier, my Department will be happy to engage with it and consider same in the context of the available budgets.

I take the Deputy's point. We have given some funding. It is about putting a case together. Local authorities have to step up to the plate in these instances. I will pass over to my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy O'Brien, who will speak about the community services programme.