Burtonport Harbour dredging

Summary

The Minister said the 1983 harbour programme awaits a review of funding allocations, and promised a speedy solution to Burtonport’s silt problem if finances are available.

Pat the Cope Gallagher Mr. P. Gallagher Fianna Fáil

asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry when it is proposed to commence the dredging of Burtonport Harbour, County Donegal.

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Patrick O'Toole Mr. O'Toole Fine Gael

The fishery harbour improvement programme for 1983 cannot be finalised pending completion of a review of the published financial allocations which is at present being undertaken by the Government.

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Hugh Byrne Mr. H. Byrne Fianna Fáil

Can the Minister ensure that we have a speedy settlement to this problem as the silt level is causing great hardship to the fishermen of this area?

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Patrick O'Toole Mr. O'Toole Fine Gael

I appreciate that. I am involved also in that problem under my other hat in relation to the Department of the Gaeltacht, and the Deputy can be assured of a speedy solution provided the finances are available.

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