Jimmy Deenihan
Question:36 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Marine if he has any proposals for investment to improve facilities at Fenit Pier, County Kerry; and if he will have it included in any future investment programmes.
Written Answers. - Fenit Harbour, County Kerry.
Tralee and Fenit Pier and Harbour Commissioners have submitted two separate proposals for developments at Fenit Harbour for consideration for post-1993 EC fund aid. The proposals are in respect of developments to cater for commercial and fishing traffic at the port at a total estimated cost of £2.6 million. These proposals are being evaluated in the Department at present and the evaluation process will be completed at the earliest possible date.
I am pleased to advice the Deputy that a State grant allocation as follows has been approved for Fenit Harbour in 1993: (a) £10,000 towards the continuation of the FÁS scheme, and (b) 75 per cent of the cost of essential maintenance dredging at the commercial berths subject to a maximum State grant of £40,000.