John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 138: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when a decision will be made on the application from Sligo County Council submitted on 3 November 2004 for funding under the coastal protection programme 2003-06; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6077/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, 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 November 2004, Sligo County Council submitted a proposal for funding for three coastal protection projects in the county. Its number one priority was for major repairs and reconstruction to Ardnaglass river outfall structure at Dunmoran Strand, at an estimated cost of €450,000. There was no funding available under the coastal protection programme for this project in 2005.

The question of providing funding for this project in 2006 will have to be considered in the context of the amount of Exchequer funding available for coast protection works and overall national priorities. I should point out that €3 million is available for coast protection for the entire country in 2006. The allocation of this funding is under consideration at present.