Catherine Connolly
Question:183. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of development of the Ros a’Mhíl deepwater pier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61385/22]
View answerWednesday, 7 December 2022
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I announced that the Government had approved the Deep-Water Quay Project in Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre in February this year. The Deep-Water Quay project will provide an additional 200m of quayside and over 70% greater depth to accommodate larger fishing vessels and attract additional landings from both Irish and non-Irish fishing vessels.
In April, my Department appointed a consultant to supervise and manage various elements of the project and in due course handover the completed construction works back to my Department. Initially my Department was advised to procure dredging services separate to the civil works to deliver the quay. However, the standalone dredging tender failed to attract any bidders. A further tender competition combining the dredging and civil works was issued and ultimately had a closing date for submissions of 22 November. My Department together with the appointed consultant are currently evaluating the submissions received.
Public procurement policy and regulations dictate the procedures for handling procurement matters and it would be inappropriate for me to comment further on that process. While I cannot currently identify any date when construction works will begin, my Department is actively focused on advancing this part of the process.