Harbours and Piers.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 February 2005

Wednesday, 23 February 2005

Ceisteanna (117)

Joe Walsh

Ceist:

161 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will approve the commencement of work on a pier (details supplied) in County Cork. [6250/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. Gallagher)

Garnish Pier is owned by Cork County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development is a matter for the local authority in the first instance. Cork County Council submitted a proposal to the Department in 2003 for works to Garnish Pier at an estimated cost of €750,000. There was no Exchequer funding available in 2004 for this project. The question of providing funding in the post-2004 period will depend on the amount of Exchequer funding available for works at fishery harbours generally and overall national priorities.