Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 October 2007
176 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will sanction funding for coastal erosion works in County Mayo (details supplied) in view of the fact that the machinery, manpower and fill is available at that location due to other works currently ongoing. [23197/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe area at Achill Sound, Westport, Co. Mayo is owned by Mayo County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development is a matter for the Local Authority in the first instance.
The Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure Programme has already been announced for 2007. Under the terms of the Programme, all Coastal Local Authorities are invited to submit funding priorities for each county. Mayo County Council did not this year submit a funding proposal in respect of Achill Sound. If Mayo Co. Co. makes an application for funding at this or any other location, it will be considered for inclusion in the 2008 Programme.
Approval of funding is based on Exchequer allocation and overall national priorities going forward.
