I propose to take Questions Nos. 1841 to 1843, inclusive, together.
My Department purchased the land for Clifden airport from Clifden and West Connemara Airport PLC in 2007 at a cost of €474,112.84.
The Department has spent the following amounts from 2007 to date on the development of Clifden airport:
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Amount
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Construction Works
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€4,610,495.37
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Consultants and Engineers
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€232,494.76
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Design of Aerodromes*
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€21,241.65
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Total
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€4,864,231.78
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In 2017, my Department undertook a public consultation process whereby it sought submissions from interested parties in relation to the future use of both Clifden and Inishbofin airstrips. A large number of submissions were received and these are currently being reviewed by my Department. The submissions received will inform my Department in its deliberations regarding the future of these facilities.