Harbours and Piers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Questions (1527)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Question:

1619 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his attention has been drawn to concerns of the local community of Castletownbere, County Cork, in relation to the loss of the Colt Rock, an historic insignia, from its traditional location at the exit to the harbour without notice during the installation of a safety beacon last year; and if he can confirm that the insignia will be reinstated at or adjacent to its original location without further delay as promised. [33422/10]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

The Commissioners of Irish Lights (CIL) is the General Lighthouse Authority for all of Ireland, its adjacent seas and islands. CIL carry out the obligations of the Irish Government in relation to the provision of Aids to Navigation around the coast. The Colt Rock insignia was removed by CIL during their upgrading works on the Colt Rock beacon at Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre. Any decision regarding the re-instatement of the insignia is a matter for the Commissioners of Irish Lights.