James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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Question 20: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will provide further funding towards the redevelopment of Doonbeg pier which is expected to cost €1 million, three quarters of which has to be raised locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23195/06]

John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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Doonbeg Pier is owned by Clare County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance and development rests with the local authority in the first instance. The Department, on behalf of the County Council, is currently undertaking a study to evaluate options for the development of Doonbeg Pier. The report is substantially complete and will be available in the near future. Initial indications are that the development will cost in the region of €1 million. This proposal comes under the Fishery Harbour Development Programme and funding under this measure is provided on a 75% grant aid with a 25% contribution from the Local Authority. The question of providing funding for the proposed development of Doonbeg Pier will be considered in the context of the amount of Exchequer funding available for works at fishery harbours generally and overall national priorities.