Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 431: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated for regional harbours since 2006 to date in 2008; the amount he expects to allocate in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22778/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The following funding was allocated for remedial works at the regional harbours in the Estimates for the years in question:

2006 — €3.57 million

2007 — €4.22 million

2008 — €3.70 million

It is not possible to state what amount may be allocated in advance of the 2009 Estimates.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 432: To ask the Minister for Transport the number and name of the regional harbours that have been transferred to local authorities or local port companies since 2006 to date in 2008; when he expects others to be transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22779/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Three regional harbours, formerly under the Harbours Act, 1946, have been transferred in the period. In 2006 Annagassan and Sligo harbours were transferred to local authority control.

In 2007, Dingle was designated a Fishery Harbour Centre and is now under the remit of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

The process is at an advanced stage for the transfer of Youghal, Kilrush, Westport and River Moy harbours to local authority control. The remaining harbours will be transferred as soon as possible thereafter.