John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 392: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress made on the funding for permanent works at the mouth of Dunmoran river and on the barrier sea wall along County Road in Aughris, Templeboy, County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10044/05]

Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Responsibility for coastal protection rests with the property owner, whether it be a local authority or a private individual. In July 2002 the Department requested all coastal local authorities to submit proposals, in order of priority, for consideration in the context of the 2003-06 national coastal protection programmes. Sligo County Council submitted a proposal for coastal protection works at Ardnaglass river outfall structure at Dunmoran strand at an estimated cost of €325,000 and this was their number one priority. The Department had no funding available for these works in 2003 or 2004. The 2005 coastal protection programme is under consideration.

The Department has not, to date, received an application from Sligo County Council in relation to the barrier sea wall along County Road, 17A, in Aughris, Templeboy, County Sligo.