Martin Ferris
Question:182 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if further finding will be made available for the completion of Dromatoor slip pier, Ballyheigue, County Kerry. [14798/03]
Written Answers. - Harbours and Piers.
Dromatoor Pier is owned by Kerry County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance.
In 2002 Kerry County Council submitted a proposal to my Department for works at Dromatoor Pier at an estimated cost of €1 million. Exchequer funding of €208,476.74 was provided in 2002 for works at the pier. There is no Exchequer funding available in 2003 for this project. The question of funding these works in 2004-06 will be considered in the context of the funding available for works at fishery harbours generally and overall national priorities.