Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 163: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when funding will be made available for an application from a local authority under coastal protection measures (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10894/07]

John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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Roscahill, Kilmeena, Westport, Co. Mayo is owned by Mayo County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development is a matter for the local authority in the first instance.

The Department is currently preparing the 2007 Harbours & Coastal Infrastructure Programme and has received an application for funding from Mayo County Council for sea wall repair at Roscahill, Westport, Co. Mayo. The project is expected to cost €50,000. Funding for projects under the 2007 Harbours & Coastal Infrastructure Programme will be allocated taking account of Exchequer funding and overall national priorities going forward. The Department will shortly be in a position to announce the 2007 Harbours & Coastal Development Programme.