asked the Minister for Finance when it is intended to proceed with repairs to Burtonport Pier, County Donegal.
Ceisteanna—Questions Oral Answers. - County Donegal Pier.
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The Commissioners of Public Works are not responsible for repairs to Burtonport Pier. The commissioners have, however, proposals for the construction of a new jetty at Burtonport and arrangements for the early start of this work are well advanced.
Can we take it that it will commence this year?
I would hope that the work will commence within the Financial year but certainly it will commence in April.
I meant within the calendar year.
In reply to a question put down by Deputy Delap on the 28th October, I said that all going well it was hoped to start work on Burtonport harbour early this year. At that time I hoped we could start it about this particular time. Apparently there has been a hold-up in relation to the supply of steel piling. We have got the county council contribution of £45,000 which they got from the Local Loans Fund and it is necessary to erect an office for storage accommodation and assembly plant et cetera on the site. I understand that herrings are running at the moment and it is not desirable that this work should be started immediately. I would say April at the very latest.
You will conclude the work in 12 months?
It is at least 12 months work. It is a £183,000 scheme.
The Parliamentary Secretary hopes to have it finished this time next year?
Yes.