Vol. 550 No. 5
80 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he will carry out a feasibility study and hydrometric study for the expansion of Ballyglass Harbour, north Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9555/02]
Ballyglass Harbour is owned by Mayo County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance. My Department has not, to date, received a proposal from Mayo County Council in relation to Ballyglass Harbour. However, should the county council wish to submit a proposal in relation to the location in question it will be considered in the context of the funding available and overall priorities for works at fishery harbours.
81 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding a survey being carried out to ascertain the feasibility of a ferry from Achill to Blacksod; the conditions of the study being carried out on this matter; when he expects the study to conclude; the amount of capital provided for the study to be carried out in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9556/02]
Following a public tender process, the contract to undertake a feasibility study of the potential for a ferry service linking Achill Island to the Erris Peninsula, has been awarded to Tourism and Transport Consult International incorporating Tourism & Leisure Partners in association with Marine Development Limited. The study is scheduled to be completed in May 2002, at a cost of €46,000, funded by my Department.
