asked the Minister for the Environment if he is aware of the dangerous condition of the pier at Doolin, County Clare; and if in view of the importance of the pier as a tourist amenity and for the economic benefit of the area, he will sanction the raising of a loan by Clare County Council to enable reconstruction to be undertaken there and the pier to be restored as soon as possible.

13.

asked the Minister for the Environment if he will sanction an application for a £250,000 loan for the repair and reconstruction of Doolin Pier, County Clare; and if he is aware of the significant use of this pier by boats serving the Aran Islands.

I propose to take Questions Nos 12 and 13 together. I approved on 16 April 1984 the raising of a loan of £250,000 by Clare County Council for reconstruction work at Doolin pier.