Irish government provides funds for fishing harbours

Funding has been approved for projects that have been identified as priorities by each of the five local authorities listed below. Up to 75% of the cost of an approved project (subject to the maximum figure approved) will be available for each project with the Local Authority providing the balance. The project must be completed and funding drawn down before the end of the current calendar year.

Minister Connick said, ‘These harbours are of great importance to the fishing and aquaculture industries and provide much needed employment and support for economic activity in our coastal communities.’

Local Authorities that have been approved for funding include:

• Fingal County Council: Malahide, repair to slipway, €55,875; Sligo County Council, Mullaghmore Harbour, dredging of harbour, €90,000.

• Cork County Council: Ballycotton, breakwater emergency works, €225,000.

• Wexford County Council: Fethard harbour 1, fishing harbour and slipway study, €18,750; Fethard Harbour 2, fishing harbour and slipway, €7,500; Kilmore Quay Harbour, provide a new lay down area at the end of West Pier, €54,750; Courtown Harbour 1, health and safety improvements, €18,750; Duncannon & Hook Peninsula Piers, new CCTV system and harbour repairs, €56,250.

• West Cork County Council: Castletownbere – Bank Harbour, €18,422; Bantry, Doneen Pier, €23,288; Schull, Lahertanavally Pier, €24,375; Schull, Ballycummisk Pier, €19,916; Castletownbere, Trafrask Pier, €18,422; Western Division, safety works, €46,369; Bantry Pier, public toilets, €30,000. Total estimated cost: €707,667.