561 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands her views on whether it is appropriate for her Department to be subsidising a company (details supplied) which has been involved with unauthorised property development at Doolin Harbour. [8462/02]

My Department is unaware of the company to which the Deputy refers being involved with unauthorised property development at Doolin Harbour. However, the Deputy will be aware that my Department has no function in this regard as the implementation of the planning laws is primarily a matter for the planning authorities.