Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 132: To ask the Minister for Transport if he and his ministerial colleague at the North-South Ministerial Council will provide funding for ferry services (details supplied) that link the north Atlantic tourism corridor in north Ulster; his views on whether the ferry services are an essential part of the corridor; his further views on whether the ferry services can continue without increased funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3986/09]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Minister for Transport has no function in this matter.

I understand from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government that Donegal County Council does provide funding for ferry services on Lough Swilly.

My Department also understands from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government that some funding for Lough Foyle was provided from the UK authorities with the balance from Donegal County Council in the past.