Greencastle Harbour improvements and dredging
The Department is considering large-scale improvements, including dredging, but has not decided what work will proceed or when. The Minister says timing depends on the survey team’s recommendations; the Deputy urges prompt action given the growing fishing fleet.
andMr. Breslin asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the plans his Department have for carrying out harbour improvements at Greencastle harbour, County Donegal.
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andMr. Brennan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if his Department have any plans for dredging Greencastle harbour, County Donegal.
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With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 and 2 together. Proposals for large scale improvement works, including dredging, at Greencastle Harbour are being considered by my Department. Until a final decision has been taken I cannot say what are the works which will be carried out.
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I know the Minister is at a disadvantage as he is answering for the Parliamentary Secretary, but is there any indication as to when work will start on this project?
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As the Deputy is aware, an examination was carried out by the survey team and it depends on their estimation of the work. This problem has been long outstanding. Based on the recommendation of the survey team work will commence.
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Is the Minister aware this is one of the fastest developing harbours in the area? The fleet has expanded very much in a short time. Local fishermen are of the opinion that dredging could be carried out without major planning or expense. Will he ask his colleague to have this looked into as quickly as possible?
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