Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2013
408. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will indicate the amount spent on the two airports, Cleggan and Inishbofin, County Galway, by the Exchequer since they were created; if he has plans to provide funding to finish these two airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19083/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can inform the Deputy that the total expenditure to date on the development of airstrips at Cleggan and Inishbofin is €8.6m. The consultants retained by my Department are currently undertaking a detailed design, costing and preparation of tender documents for the construction phase of the project. A decision on the funding will be made when this phase has been completed and in the context of the budget available.
