asked the Minister for the Gaeltacht if assistance is available from the European Social Fund or the European Regional Fund for the running of island ferry services; if he has any plans for the establishment of a ferry authority for all islands around the coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Island Ferry Services.
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Tuigim nach bhfuil cúnamh le fáil ón gCiste Réigiúnach nó ón gCiste Sóisialach chun costais reachtála seirbhisí farantóireachta go hoileáin amach ón gcósta a ghlanadh. Ní bhíonn baint ag mo Roinnse ach le hoileáin Ghaeltachta agus ní léir dom gá a bheith le húdarás farantoireachta den saghas a luann an Teachta.