Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
468. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department is going to allocate funding to a pier which is widely used for fishing and water sports by the local community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2470/24]
View answerMy Department has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of a small number of specific piers, lights and beacons throughout Ireland, which were constructed under the auspices of the ex-Congested Districts Board. Previously Donegal County Council has carried out repair works on pier identified by the Deputy. My Department is not aware of any significant capital works required to maintain this pier.
I am however pleased to advise that Donegal County Council was approved for funding of over €27 million under the Brexit Adjustment Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme 2022-2023. The Scheme is proposed for funding under the EU Brexit Adjustment Reserve. This Scheme will help to shape the future of Gweedore and many other coastal communities to address the impacts of Brexit through the delivery of safe, accessible, lasting infrastructure and supports economic diversification right around our coastline.
