Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 March 2006
158 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of navigational lights which are in place in Mulroy Bay; if more are to be installed; the cost incurred; if all funding has been spent; and the various Departments from which funding was granted. [12688/06]
View answerMulroy Bay is owned by Donegal County Council and responsibility for its maintenance is a matter for the local authority in the first instance. I have been informed by Donegal County Council that there are four navigation lights installed and the council has plans to install one more navigational light at Mulroy Bay.
In 2004, under the small fishery harbours programme, €18,750 was allocated for funding towards navigational aids at Mulroy Bay costing a total of €25,000. Last year I allocated funding of €30,000 towards the provision of navigation aids at Mulroy Bay costing a total of €40,000. The grant aid was provided by the Department with a 25% contribution from Donegal County Council.
