Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 89: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason with regard to the new 100 berth marina in Killybegs harbour, which is planned, he did not award State funding for the project; if, from the plans put forward, this project is expected to generate employment in Killybegs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13646/06]

John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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The Department is in discussions with the company proposing to build the marina at Killybegs fishery harbour centre with regard to making available a site within the fishery harbour centre for such a marina and is separately processing a foreshore application in respect of this proposal. However, this is at an early stage in the process and no consent has been given to the construction of a marina in Killybegs. A number of outstanding issues must be resolved prior to any consideration regarding the granting of relevant permissions, leases or licences.

The funding available to the Department under the port infrastructure improvement programme of the National Development Plan 2000-2006 is directed at projects that improve infrastructure and facilities at key strategic fishery harbours and the construction and improvement of berthage and related facilities at smaller harbours and landing places, with a key role in maintaining jobs in fishing, aquaculture and ancillary activities. The proposed marina at Killybegs does not come within the scope of that programme. No other funding is available from this Department for marine leisure projects such as marina developments.