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

I take on board what the Deputies have said but the day-to-day maintenance of piers, including the development and enforcement of by-laws, is primarily an issue for the relevant local authority which in this case is Galway County Council. I am aware that damage was done to the pier in the early part of the year and I understand the Deputies' concerns regarding the volume of passengers and what has happened to them. Departmental officials have been in contact with their colleagues in Galway County Council with a view to ensuring the pier is safe for users. I understand that a number of safety issues regarding the use of the pier have been resolved as a result of these contacts.

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