Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
2194. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on upgrading the helipad on Inishturk Island; the stage that it is currently at; when it is likely to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41273/22]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the construction of the helipad on Inishturk is being undertaken by the relevant Local Authority, Mayo County Council, with financial assistance from my Department. Officials from my Department have been in ongoing contact with the relevant officials in Mayo County Council to progress this development.
My Department provided the Local Authority with funding for the purchase of land for the purposes of this project in late 2020 and a design for the site was agreed upon. I understand that the Local Authority has completed the tender process for the project and hopes to award the contract shortly with a view to having construction of the helipad completed in 2022.
