Dinny McGinley
Ceist:53 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the position on the proposed dredging of Burtonport Harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16636/99]
Written Answers. - Harbours and Piers.
The dredging of Burtonport Harbour is being undertaken by Donegal County Council with financial assistance from my Department. Phase one of the works was completed last year at a cost of over £230,000.
I announced earlier this year that further financial assistance of up to £750,000 would be made available to Donegal County Council in 1999 for the dredging works. The county council has now advised that the necessary statutory permissions for the dredging works, including an EPA licence, are unlikely to be in place until later this year, and that the county council may not now be able to undertake the works until next year. I can assure the Deputy that the funding will continue to be available when the council are ready to proceed with this important project.