Vol. 560 No. 1
126 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress which has been made regarding the proposed development of a marina at Dungarvan, County Waterford; the provision made in this regard in the 2003 estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1958/03]
In March 2002, Dungarvan Town Council submitted an application for funding for a feasibility study to examine the potential for a marina at Dungarvan Harbour under the marine tourism grant scheme of the national development plan. The Deputy will, however, be aware that the Revised Estimates for 2003 included major adjustments in marine spending. The very limited funds allocated to marine tourism in 2003 are already fully committed to a small number of flagship projects.
The reduction in funding means that there will be no funds available for any additional marine infrastructure projects under the NDP marine tourism grant scheme in 2003. Dungarvan Town Council was informed of the position on 5 December last.
