Doolin Pier reconstruction loan

Summary

Members asked for funding to reconstruct Doolin Pier, citing its dangerous condition and importance to tourism and Aran Islands services. The Minister of State said approval had been granted for Clare County Council to raise a £250,000 loan.

Brendan Daly Mr. Daly Fianna Fáil

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.

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Frank Fahey Mr. F. Fahey Fianna Fáil

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.

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Fergus O'Brien Minister of State at the Department of the Environment (Mr. F. O'Brien) Fine Gael

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.

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