Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 January 2014
560. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will provide funding to upgrade a commercial pier (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2550/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraScreggane Pier is owned by Kerry County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the Local Authority in the first instance.
Under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme my Department has, in previous years, provided funding for the development and repair of Local Authority owned harbours, piers and slipways subject to the availability of exchequer funding. Funding for this programme is allocated on an annual basis.
The allocation of funding within the 2014 Programme is currently under consideration. Any application for funding in 2014 or future years by Kerry County Council will be given consideration subject to available exchequer funding and overall national priorities.
