John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 349: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to initiate work on the pier at Lower Corobeg, Valentia Island; and if he will consider taking such plans on board in view of the danger of failing to do so. [20691/05]

John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 359: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to initiate work on a pier (details supplied); and if will he consider taking such plans on board in view of the danger of failing to do so. [21125/05]

Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 349 and 359 together.

The pier in question is not in public ownership, and therefore Kerry County Council is not responsible for carrying out repairs to the pier. Responsibility for the repair and maintenance of the pier is a matter for the owner. There is no Exchequer funding available for the repair and maintenance of privately owned piers.