Written answers
Tuesday, 3 February 2004
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
Harbours and Piers
12:00 pm
Cecilia Keaveney (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 353: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in relation to the proposed harbour development at Greencastle, County Donegal; the reasons for the delay in the progression of this badly needed facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2827/04]
Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Greencastle Harbour is owned by Donegal County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance. In 2003, my Department provided funding of €149,431.23 towards the completion of the project to design stage. The next step is to carry out a cost-benefit analysis and it is hoped to have this undertaken in the current year subject to funds being available. Planning permission is also required before any development commences. The question of providing funding to progress the development in the period 2005 to 2006 will depend on the amount of Exchequer funding available for works at fishery harbours generally and overall national priorities.
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