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Harbours and Piers Development

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2019

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Ceisteanna (2091)

Pat the Cope Gallagher

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2091. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a contractor has been appointed for the proposed works at Killybegs Harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34039/19]

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My Department owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl under statute. In addition, my Department also has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of North Harbour at Cape Clear, as well as the maintenance of a small number of specific piers, lights and beacons throughout Ireland, in accordance with the 1902 ex-congested Districts Board piers, lights and Beacons Act.

Between the years 2010 to 2018, as part of my Department’s Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme, in excess of €20 million has been invested in maintenance, development and upgrading works at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre.

The Harbour has been attracting increasing levels of fishing, commercial cargo and cruise liner activity and the need for additional berthage has been recognised. The Smooth Point project, when complete, will provide a much needed additional 120 metres quay space.

Because some of the material to be dredged was contaminated, the project was divided into two phases. Work on phase 1 of the project, which entailed the dredging and removal of the contaminated material, commenced in 2017 and was completed in 2018. The total cost of this phase including preparation, permitting and design costs stands at approximately €6.5m.

I have announced the details of a €35.7m Fishery Harbour and Coastal Development Capital Programme for 2019. Killybegs has been allocated in excess of €5m this year, of which €4m is earmarked for phase 2 of the Smooth Point project. Phase 2 involves the dredging of the remaining uncontaminated material and construction of the 120 metres of berthing space.

The tenders for the construction of the project were received on the 20th May. The assessment of the submissions has been advanced and the process is moving towards finalisation.

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