Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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161. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 24 of 9 May 2024, the status of the development of Caladh Mór on Inis Meáin; the status of the appointment of the consultant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26513/24]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, Galway County Council is the responsible authority for the maintenance and development of pier infrastructure on the Aran Islands, including Inis Meáin.

My Department recently gave approval to Galway County Council to proceed to tender for the appointment of consultant engineers to develop the Preliminary Business Case, incorporating a Strategic Assessment, for Marine Infrastructure Improvement Options at Inis Meáin.

The draft tender document prepared by Galway County Council is expected to be published on eTenders next month.

My Department will continue to engage with Galway County Council to ensure the process is progressed without delay and a consultant appointed as quickly as possible.