asked the Minister for Finance if he will give details of the applications for improvements to piers, slips and harbours in the South-West Cork area at present being dealt with by his Department; and if he will give the present position in each case.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - South-West Cork Piers and Harbours.
7.
The information sought by the Deputy is in a statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, will be included in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
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Location |
Works required |
Position reached |
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Dursey Island |
Improvement of landing facities. |
Deferred pending acquisition of site and right of way by Cork County Council. |
|
Garnish (Dursey) |
Removal of rocks, provision of marker beacon and construction of stormwall. |
Completed with exception of the marker beacon. |
|
Hare Island (East End) Slip |
Extension of slipway and stormwall, redecking slip and minor repairs. |
It is hoped to commence work this year. |
|
Laurence Cove, Bere Island |
Resurfacing of portion of pier and removal of loose stones and silt. |
do. |
|
Reen Pier, Castletownshend |
Removal of jetty, extension of pier and dredging. |
It is hoped to commence work next spring. |
|
Whiddy Island: |
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|
(a) The Bank |
Extension of pier and slip-way providing steps |
In progress. |
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(b) Tranaha |
Redecking and extending existing slip |
|
|
Myross Slip |
Reconstruction of slipway |
Engineering report furnished to sponsoring Department for consideration. |
|
Skerkin Island (Abbey Strand |
Removal of rock and extension of pier |
|
|
South Drum, Castletownbere |
Construction of breakwater, erection of steps and provision of mooring rings. |
Site inspected and engineering report with estimate being prepared. |