Written answers

Tuesday, 17 February 2009

Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs

Harbours and Piers

9:00 pm

Photo of Tom SheahanTom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 324: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if funding is in place to build a pier on An Bhlascaoid Mhór and to upgrade the pier at Dún Chaoin, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6056/09]

Photo of Éamon Ó CuívÉamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

As I previously informed the House, a decision was made in 2005 in relation to the committal of funding in principle for works to piers on An Blascaod Mór and at Dún Chaoin, contingent on the completion of arrangements for the purchase of the island by the State. Subject to this, it was intended that my Department, in partnership with Kerry County Council, would be responsible for the development of the two piers. However, as the Deputy is aware, it was not possible to proceed with the development at the time as a result of issues that arose in regard to planning.

Now that the island has been acquired by the State, I anticipate that further discussions will take place between my Department, Kerry County Council and the Office of Public Works regarding the proposed development works. The Deputy will appreciate that the provision of funding for the project will have to be evaluated in the context of existing commitments and future priorities, having regard to the financial resources available to my Department.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.