Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2004
213 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the application for funding by Ballyvaughan Harbour in County Clare can be considered in order to construct a slipway and parking area at the new pier, Ballyvaughan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7096/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraBallyvaughan Pier is owned by Clare County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development is a matter for the local authority in the first instance. Clare County Council has not submitted a proposal to my Department for the development of Ballyvaughan Pier. I would therefore recommend that the Deputy contact Clare County Council to determine what proposals, if any, the local authority has for the development of Ballyvaughan Pier. Any proposal that the local authority submits under my Department's fishery harbours development programme in respect of Ballyvaughan in the period 2004 to 2006 will be considered in the context of the funding available for works at fishery harbours generally and overall national priorities.
