Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 November 2006
160 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will make provision for the necessary changes for a pier (details supplied) in County Mayo, in view of the fact that minor works took place and that there is a great need for further works at this area to enable unrestricted access to and from this pier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35978/06]
View answerThe Department co-funded a report with Mayo County Council and the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs titled An Assessment of Piers, Harbours and Landing Places in County Mayo. Doogort Pier is identified as category 2, which is a low priority, where development and repairs are less desirable but should be considered if resources were available. However, Engineering Division in the Department will carry out an inspection of the pier in the immediate future to determine if any necessary safety needs require addressing.
The question of providing funding for Doogort Pier will depend on the amount of Exchequer funding available for works at fishery harbours taking into account overall national priorities in the post 2006 period.
