John Cregan (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 362: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to develop a pier at Parkmore, Kinvara, County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Parkmore pier is deteriorating at an alarming rate and that a breakwater is required on the south side with a slipway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35336/05]

Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Parkmore Pier, Kinvara is owned by Galway County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development is a matter for the owner in the first instance. The county council forwarded proposals in December 2001 and again in 2003 to the Department for Exchequer funding under the national fishery harbour development programme for improvement works to the pier, estimated to cost €88,300. There was no funding available for these works.

The question of providing funding for works at Parkmore pier will depend on the amount of Exchequer available for works at fishery harbours generally and overall national priorities. The Department has not received a proposal from Galway County Council on the construction of a breakwater at Parkmore Pier.