Brian O'Shea
Ceist:324 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the funds he will be providing in 2010 for non-core fisheries harbours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24627/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 9 June 2010
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Freagraí scríofa
My Department has, in recent years, provided funding for the development and repair of Local Authority owned harbours under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme.
Unfortunately, due to the current budgetary situation, funding can not be provided for Local Authority owned and managed projects under the 2010 Programme. Funding under the 2010 programme has been allocated to meet contractual commitments and essential safety and maintenance works in this Department's six Fishery Harbour Centres
It is hoped that in the future, when the Exchequer situation improves, my Department will be in a position to recommence funding projects for the development and repair of Local Authority owned facilities under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme.