Fergus O'Dowd
Ceist:110 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals in relation to Clogherhead Port in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9372/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 24 March 2004
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Freagraí scríofa
Clogherhead Port is owned by Louth County Council, and responsibility for its maintenance and development rests with the county council in the first instance. In 2003, my Department provided funding of €191,642.25 to Louth County Council to engage engineering consultants to scope the development and carry out the required site investigation and other necessary studies at Port Oriel, Clogherhead. This work was brought to a conclusion recently when the council submitted development proposals to my Department. The county council's development proposals were reviewed by my Department and I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department will provide 75% funding towards the total €6.5 million project. The public consultation process will be undertaken shortly by Louth County Council and they will also manage the project.