asked the Minister for the Marine if the Government has plans for a series of new marinas around the Irish coastline; and if so, if he will give details of any such plans.
Written Answers. - Coastal Marinas.
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While I have no specific plans at the moment for a series of new marinas around the Irish coast, I am very anxious to see development of marine leisure activities. I am, therefore, pursuing a policy of encouraging the development of marinas so that they can contribute fully to the tourism and leisure facilities in Ireland. My Department will facilitate private investment in marinas and encourage suitable development plans. Unfortunately, foreseeable financial constraints will prevent my Department from engaging in direct construction of such facilities.
A number of proposals and inquiries have been made to my Department and these are at various stages of development. Since none of these are near to finalisation it would be inappropriate to give details at this stage.