Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 378: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to further extend the pier at Clogherhead, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5285/06]

Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Louth County Council, which owns Port Oriel harbour at Clogherhead, is responsible for the development of the harbour. The council's proposal for the development of Port Oriel involved the extension of the pier with two options, an extension of 75m and an extension of 105m. Approval was given in 2004 to proceed with the 75m option with a total cost project of €6.5 million, which was subsequently increased to €8.55 million. The Department is providing grant aid of 75% towards the total cost under the fishery harbours development programme. I visited the site at Clogherhead on 9 November 2005 and met local fishing representatives. Louth County Council has recently requested additional funding to provide the 105m pier extension option at an extra cost of €2.45 million. I have allocated additional funding of €1.8 million to Louth Country Council this year for the 105m pier extension. I understand that the works will be completed this year.