Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 179: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if an application has been made to his Department by Donegal County Council for a contribution towards the cost of subsidising the Lough Swilly ferry in County Donegal; and his views on assisting with maintaining this important tourist initiative. [24595/07]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Earlier this year, my Department received an enquiry from Donegal County Council in regard to providing financial assistance for the Lough Swilly ferry service operating between Rathmullan and Buncrana. Donegal County Council was informed that subventions paid by my Department for the provision of ferry services are specifically in respect of islands with a permanent resident population.