I propose to take Questions Nos. 27 and 45 together.
Funding committed to Dunmore East Fishery Harbour Centre this year amounts to about £250,000 under contracts already placed. This money is mainly for the structural renewal of existing berthage, and up to another £750,000 will be needed to complete this work in the future.
I am aware of the need for development at this harbour to relieve the existing congestion of boats which occurs especially during the herring season.
My Department is consulting all the port users with a view to drawing up a preliminary appraisal and estimated cost of what can be done to resolve the problems of this harbour.