Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2005
220 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the terrible state of disrepair of Portsalon Pier (details supplied); and when money will be made available for this work to take place. [17242/05]
View answerPortsalon Pier is owned by Donegal County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance. In July 2004 Donegal County Council submitted a proposal to the Department for the complete reconstruction of the dogleg section of the pier at an estimated cost of €550,000, which includes construction, consultancy and administrative costs. In December 2004, the Department provided funding of €52,500 to Donegal County Council towards remedial works to protect the structure. The question of providing funding for the reconstruction of the pier will depend on the amount of Exchequer funding available for works at fishery harbours generally and overall national priorities.
