Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 988: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when a site investigation and feasibility study referred to in a previous parliamentary question will be completed; and when he will make a decision on whether or not he will provide funding for the pier in question. [1796/07]

John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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Porturlin Pier is owned by Mayo County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance.

Under the 2006 Small Harbours Programme I approved grant aid of €112,500 to Mayo County Council towards a Site Investigation and Feasibility Study at Porturlin at a total cost of €150,000. I understand the Feasibility Study is practically complete and a report will be available shortly. The site investigation was not completed in 2006. Funding to undertake the Site Investigation in 2007 will be considered in the context of the amount of funding available for works at fishery harbours generally and overall national priorities.