Coastal Erosion.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2006

Tuesday, 16 May 2006

Questions (185)

John Perry

Question:

238 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the allocation which will be provided to Sligo County Council to carry out work on coastal erosion in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18309/06]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. Browne)

Responsibility for coast protection rests with the property owner whether it be local authority or a private individual. Sligo County Council submitted a number of proposals to the Department for consideration under the 2006 Coastal Protection Programme. The Council's first priority project was for works at Ardnaglass river outfall at Dunmoran Strand at a total cost of €450,000. The Exchequer allocation for this year's Coastal Protection Programme is €3 million for the entire country. The allocation of the funding available this year will be announced shortly.