Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Government's objective is that sustainable, vibrant communities can continue to live on the nation’s offshore islands. My Department recognises that for this to be achieved it is essential that investment is made in the maintenance and upgrading of island infrastructure. To this end, I have increased the allocation available for capital works from €2.64m in 2021 to €4.64m for 2022.

This will enable me to approve an expanded works programme this year which will include the annual programme for Minor Capital Works on the offshore islands, which is co-funded by the relevant Local Authorities.

Additionally, island projects set out in Project Ireland 2040 will be progressed.  These include three major harbour projects, namely; improvement works to piers on Inis Oírr and Inis Meáin in Co Galway and at Machaire Rabhartaigh serving Oileán Thoraigh in Donegal. Whilst the 2040 projects are at different stages in their development, they will continue to be progressed as rapidly as possible.