Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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873. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a contractor has been appointed for the building of Inis Oírr pier; the current timeline for its development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5845/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Galway County Council is the responsible authority for the maintenance and development of pier infrastructure on the Aran Islands, including on Inis Oírr. There are regular meetings between officials from my department and Galway County Council to discuss and monitor the pier development on the islands. The last meeting was held on Tuesday 11 February, and the next meeting is scheduled for 11 March.

With regard to the development of Inis Oírr pier, Galway County Council is the contracting authority and is therefore responsible for all aspects of the procurement process.

I understand that Galway County Council has carried out the assessment and evaluation of all valid tender responses and will shortly submit the Final Business Case, including an estimated timeline for the project, to my Department for review, seeking Ministerial approval to proceed to award the contract in accordance with the Government's Infrastructure Guidelines.

The Department will continue to engage with Galway County Council to ensure this project is progressed as quickly as possible.