David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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371. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to support the repair of a pontoon recently damaged and used by the RNLI at Dunmore East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19934/18]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Dunmore East Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute.

The pontoon the Deputy refers to is the property and responsibility of the the RNLI. The RNLI does have a conveyancing arrangement with my Department.

Unfortunately, the pontoon in question recently sustained some damage. I am aware that the RNLI has removed the pontoon from the Harbour to enable repairs be carried out. My Department will facilitate the reinstatement of the pontoon on the completion of the repairs.