Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2005
167 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps proposed to deal with coastal erosion at Carrickfin and Kincasslagh, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2428/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraResponsibility for coast protection rests with the property owner, whether it be a local authority or a private individual. In July 2002 the Department requested all coastal local authorities to submit proposals, in order of priority, for consideration in the context of the 2003-06 national coast protection programmes. Donegal County Council did not submit a proposal for Carrickfin or Kincasslagh.
If Donegal County Council submits proposals to me in respect of Carrickfin and Kincasslagh I would have them evaluated by the Department, and they would be considered in the context of the amount of Exchequer funding available for coast protection works and overall national priorities.
