Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 January 2018
250. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the land for Clifden airport was purchased; the person or body from which the land was purchased; the amount paid for the land; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3802/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra251. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the land for Inishbofin airport was purchased; the person or body from which the land was purchased; the amount paid for the land; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3803/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra252. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount her Department has spent developing Clifden airport to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3804/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra253. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount her Department has spent developing Inishbofin airport to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3805/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra254. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for Clifden airport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3806/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra255. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for Inishbofin airport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3807/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 250 to 255, inclusive, together.
The table sets out the data that the Deputy has requested:
|
SITE |
PURCHASED FROM |
SITE PURCHASE COST |
YEAR(S) |
DEVELOPMENT COST |
|
Clifden |
Clifden and West Connemara Airport PLC |
€474,113 |
2007 |
€4,911,765 |
|
Inishbofin |
Various registered owners under CPO |
€460,474 |
2004 - 2016 |
€3,270,182 |
Regarding plans for the sites, in 2017, my Department undertook a public consultation process whereby it sought submissions from interested parties in relation to the future use of both Clifden and Inishbofin airstrips. A large number of submissions were received and these are currently being reviewed by my Department. The submissions received will inform my Department in its deliberations regarding the future of these facilities.
