Shane McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)

As the Senator stated, there appears to be some confusion regarding the cost involved, which was initially estimated at €690,000. It appears that when the money was available, someone slipped up. I ask that the Senator return to the county council and clarify all of these matters. He can then approach me personally and I will meet him in the Department. I am aware that money is scarce but if we can get to the bottom of this matter and avoid any mix-ups, then perhaps we can start afresh. I accept the Senator's point that if the pier collapses it will cost between €2 million and €3 million to rebuild.