Harbours and Piers Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 January 2014

Tuesday, 21 January 2014

Questions (397)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

397. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider rolling out a funding programme to improve piers in Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2554/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Deputy Dinny McGinley)

In view of the limited budget available and in the context of the priorities outlined in the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030, there are currently no plans to roll out a funding programme to improve piers in the Gaeltacht.