111 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the progress which has been made regarding the development of Dunmore East harbour to cater for commercial and leisure activities. [6418/02]

Dunmore East fishery harbour centre is one of the five fishery harbour centres which are currently owned and operated by my Department. Infrastructural development options at the harbour are under consideration by my Department taking account of the funding available for such works under the national development plan and overall national priorities.