Written answers

Wednesday, 25 January 2006

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Coastal Protection

8:00 pm

Photo of Brian O'SheaBrian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 582: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to provide funding for coast protection works at Helvick, the Cunnigar, Bunmahon, Ballyvoile, Woodstown and Tramore, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1279/06]

Photo of Pat GallagherPat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Responsibility for coast 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. Waterford County Council submitted proposals for coast protection works at Cunnigar phase 2, Ballyvoile phase 1 and 2, Helvick and Bunmahon. The council did not submit proposals in respect of Woodstown and Tramore.

In 2005 the Department provided funding of €69,493.58 and €17,825.77, respectively, to Waterford County Council towards the design of protection schemes at Cunnigar and Bunmahon.

The question of providing funding for coast protection works in the county in 2006 will depend on the amount of Exchequer funding available for coast protection works generally and overall national priorities. This year there is funding of €3 million available for coast protection for the entire country.

Photo of Brian O'SheaBrian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 583: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to provide additional funding for coastal counties requiring urgent funding for coast protection works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1280/06]

Photo of Pat GallagherPat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Responsibility for coast protection rests with the property owner whether it be a local authority or a private individual. Under the coast protection programme the Department provides grant aid to local authorities to carry out coast protection works. The level of grant aid is 75% and is made available on condition that the local authority contributes 25% to the project. There is no proposal to increase this level of grant assistance.

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