Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Portevlin (Donegal) Anchorage Facilities. Portevlin Anchorage Facilities
Summary
Following three fishermen’s deaths, the Minister said improvements to Portevlin pier were expected to begin around June or July 1981 and acknowledged their importance to the area.
asked the Minister for Finance whether, in view of the recent tragic loss of three fishermen's lives in the area due to the fact that anchorage facilities at Portevlin, Urris, County Donegal, are inadequate, he will make a statement on the delay in improving this pier.
Comment on this
As stated in answer to a question on 3 June 1980—Official Report, Volume 321, column 1380 — work at Portevlin is expected to commence in 1981. The work will be undertaken as soon as possible during the year.
Comment on this
Could the Minister give any indication as to the part of the year when work will commence?
