Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 21 Oct 1993

Vol. 434 No. 10

Written Answers. - Rosabhil (Galway) Harbour.

Robert Molloy

Ceist:

82 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for the Marine if he will give details of the proposed development works at Rosabhíl major fishery harbour, County Galway in the National Development Plan 1994-1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister of State at the Department of the Marine (Mr. O'Sullivan)

As recently announced the National Development Plan 1994-1999 provides for a total investment of £137 million in the sea fisheries sector, which includes the development of fishery harbours.

The Department of the Marine is currently preparing the operational programme for the sea fisheries sector and a total investment of £12 million over the six year period is envisaged towards the provision of adequate infrastructure at fishery harbours.

This Programme will be finalised without delay, taking into account the views and ideas of the users and relevant local interests. Until such time as the programme is adopted I am not in a position to say what works will be undertaken or which harbours will benefit under the new plan. Development of Rossaveel costing over £6 million commenced in 1987 and is scheduled for completion in 1994. Priority will be given to completing the auction hall which is at present under construction.