Mairead Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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685. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the funding that was allocated to the development of Inis Oírr pier in 2020 has been drawn down; if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42882/20]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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An allocation of €500,000 was provided under the Government's July Stimulus Package for the development of Inis Oírr pier.

The development of a business case for this project is ongoing between the Department and Galway Co. Council. Once this business case has been completed and the necessary approvals are received at Departmental level and from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, the project will be in a position to proceed to tender stage.

The Department is currently working with Galway Co. Council in relation to costs associated with the project, but given the stage the process is at, it is not envisaged that the full allocation provided for 2020 will be drawn down this year.

The development of the pier at Inis Oírr will, however, continue to be a priority for my Department in 2021.