asked the Minister for Finance whether he is aware that the Donegal County Council, at the last meeting, definitely pledged itself to contribute one-third of the estimated cost of improvements at Rathmullen Pier; and whether, having regard to this fact, he is now prepared to find the balance required in order that the works may be carried out as soon as possible.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - DONEGAL PIER IMPROVEMENTS.
I understand that the County Council is willing to contribute one-third of the cost, not exceeding £3,333, of improvements proposed at Rathmullen Pier, but the arrangements as hitherto discussed contemplated that the contribution of the Council should be one-half. The estimate of cost of the work at present available is approximate only. The total expenditure and engineering merits of the scheme generally are at present under examination, and I hope to be in a position shortly to make a definite statement on the matter.