The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, today announced details of a €2.2m package to assist 13 Coastal Local Authorities undertake and complete 52 development and repair projects on harbours and slipways owned by them (see table for details). The package provides funding for maintenance and repair works in addition to supporting the ongoing development and enhancement of harbour facilities including some marine leisure developments.
The Minister said “I am delighted to announce the continuation of our programme to assist Coastal Local Authorities in the repair and development of fishery and aquaculture linked marine infrastructures under their ownership”.
The Local Authority programme forms part of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marines’ 2018 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme, whereby the Department co-funds up to 75% of the total cost of approved capital projects with the Local Authority providing the balance.
The Minister went on to say “The Local Authority owned harbours in receipt of funding under this year’s programme are essential to the wellbeing of rural coastal communities and play an important social and economic role in their respective localities by contributing to the ongoing development of fishing and aquaculture related activities, increasing participation in marine leisure, and augmenting measures to attract greater numbers of tourists all of which generate an environment for job creation”
Minister Creed concluded the announcement by saying “The €2.2m I have made available in 2018 is testament to my commitment to assist in the ongoing economic and social development in our rural coastal communities.
Minister Creed concluded the announcement by saying “The €2.2m I have made available in 2018 is testament to my commitment to assist in the ongoing economic and social development in our rural coastal communities. The diverse range of projects approved for funding under the programme are geographically spread across 13 Local Authorities and will not only create much needed local employment over the time span of the projects, but equally will further enhance the amenities provided to the wider Marine community in these coastal areas.”
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County Council |
Location |
Works |
Grant aid approved € |
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Clare County Council |
Liscannor Pier |
Installation of access ladders on protected structure and provision of new winch |
48,750 |
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General |
Installation of warning signage at slipways |
18,750 |
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Doolin Pier |
Repair of existing and provision of 3 new public lights on Old Pier for rescue services |
21,750 |
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Cappa Pier |
Repair and extension of footpath along pier |
22,500 |
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Total Clare |
111,750 |
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Cork County Council |
Schull Pontoon |
Install pontoon at Schull harbour. Pontoon already procured by the community |
112,500 |
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Glengarriff Pier |
Upgrade and improve existing pier including new steel steps and safety rails. Repair existing fenders and steelwork |
56,250 |
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Pallas Pier, Ardgroom Inward, CTB |
Construct replacement access ramp from road to strand to facilitate landings of shell fish harvesting |
38,250 |
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Tinawell Pier, Ardgroom Outward, CTB |
Replacement pier walls, re-decking, ladder, toe rails and mooring rings |
36,000 |
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Total Cork |
243,000 |
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Donegal County Council |
Safety Measures Greencastle |
Funding to carry out a programme of refurbishment of all Safety Equipment at Greencastle to include mainly the provision of signage |
9,000 |
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Safety Measures Bunagee |
Funding to carry out a programme of refurbishment of all Safety Equipment at Bunagee to include mainly the provision of Toe Rails, Hand Rails and Signage |
12,000 |
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Safety Measures Portaleen |
Funding to carry out a programme of refurbishment of all Safety Equipment at Portaleen, Glengad to include mainly the provision of Toe Rails, 2 no Ladders, Hand Rails and Signage |
12,000 |
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Safety Measures Portmore |
The Council now seeks funding to carry out a programme of refurbishment of all Safety Equipment at Portmore, Malin Head to include mainly the provision of Hand Rails, Toe Rails, Signage and 1 No. Ladder |
9,000 |
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Safety Measures Buncrana |
Funding to carry out a programme of refurbishment of all Safety Equipment at Buncrana to include mainly the provision of Crash Barriers, Signage, 2 No. Ladders, Toe Rails and Infill under the steps |
16,500 |
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Safety Measures Rathmullan |
Funding to carry out a programme of refurbishment of all Safety Equipment at Rathmullan to include mainly the provision of 3 No. Ladders, Handrails, Life Rings and Signage |
15,000 |
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Safety Measures Portsalon |
Funding to carry out a programme of refurbishment of all Safety Equipment at Portsalon to include mainly the provision of Steps, Structural Repairs, Fenders, Handrails, Life Rings and Signage |
15,000 |
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Safety Measures Downings |
Funding to carry out a programme of refurbishment of all Safety Equipment at Downings to include mainly the provision of New Stone Steps, Concrete Repairs, Toe Rails, Handrails, 2 No. Ladder, Signage and Life Rings |
18,750 |
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Safety Measures Magheraroarty |
Funding to carry out a programme of refurbishment of all Safety Equipment at Magheraroarty to include mainly the provision of Repairing Bollards, 6 No. Ladders, Re-construct steps, 40m Handrails, 40m Toe Rails, Life Rings and Signage |
37,500 |
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Safety Measures Bunbeg |
Funding to carry out a programme of refurbishment of all Safety Equipment at Bunbeg to include mainly the provision of Structural Repairs, Steps, Crash Barrier, 2 No. Ladders, 30m Toe Rails, Signage |
22,500 |
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Safety Measures Burtonport |
Funding to carry out a programme of refurbishment of all Safety Equipment at Burtonport to include mainly the provision of Structural Repairs, Electrical Outlets, Public Lighting x 5 No.s, Toe Rails, 4 No. Ladders, Bollards, Life Rings and Signage |
22,500 |
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Safety Measures Teelin |
Funding to carry out a programme of refurbishment of all Safety Equipment at Teelin to include mainly the provision of Structural Repair, Signage, 2 No. Public Lighting, Toe Rails and Life Rings |
7,500 |
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Safety Measures Bundoran |
Funding to carry out a programme of refurbishment of all Safety Equipment at Bundoran to include mainly the provision of Structural Repair, Toe Rails, Public Lighting, Life Rings and Signage |
7,500 |
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Visitor Moorings Teelin |
Funding for an additional 2 visitor moorings |
3,750 |
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Visitor Moorings South Sound of Arranmore |
Funding for an additional 2 visitor moorings |
3,750 |
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Visitor Moorings Rathmullan |
Funding for an additional 3 visitor moorings |
3,750 |
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Visitor Moorings Meevagh |
Funding for an additional 3 visitor moorings |
3,750 |
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Total Donegal |
219,750 |
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Fingal County Council |
Rush Harbour |
Lifting and relaying a section of original stones on the pier surface of this protected structure including importing additional stone where necessary to develop a methodology to be deployed on the balance of the surface |
65,625 |
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Rush Harbour |
Replacement of missing stones on harbour face and repointing and stabilisation of other stones |
10,688 |
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Rush Harbour |
Grouting to fill voids in harbour structure |
7,650 |
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Total Fingal |
83,963 |
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Galway County Council |
Crumpan Pier, Muigh-Inis, Carna |
Slipway and pier infrastructure |
112,500 |
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Droim, Leitirmoir |
Slipway and pier extension |
112,500 |
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Total Galway |
225,000 |
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Kerry County Council |
Ballinskelligs Pier |
Phase 3 - Pier stabilisation works and structural repairs. Continuation of Phase 2 works in 2017.( Phase 1 works completed in 2016 - underpinning of pier and grouting of voids) |
112,500 |
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Tarbert Pier |
Repair to key walls where existing masonry is being eroded. These works are required to stabilise the structure |
90,000 |
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Dromotoor Pier |
Structural repairs including underpinning of slipway and grouting of voids |
15,000 |
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Total Kerry |
217,500 |
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Limerick County Council |
Ringmoylan Pier |
Repoint and rebuild sections of the stone pier. Replace the eroded patchwork surface of concrete and tar & chip. Replace cracked and undermined footpaths. Repair damaged crash barrier and bollards following sever weather events |
112,500 |
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Total Limerick |
112,500 |
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Louth County Council |
Annagassan Harbour Power Points |
Upgrade power points |
9,000 |
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Carlingford Harbour |
Pier wall repairs |
18,750 |
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Total Louth |
27,750 |
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Mayo County Council |
Achill (Green Pier) |
Repair to pier wall |
22,500 |
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Killala Harbour |
Installation of new A to Ns on immediate approach channel to Killala Harour. Repair defective/undermined section of main pier. Remove silt from harbour area. Safety works |
90,000 |
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Rathlackan Pier |
Emergency underpinning of existing pier end which is dangerously undermined. Further repairs and reconstruction of harbour deck and breakwater wall. Safety works to include ladders and edge rails. Construction of protective winch house |
112,500 |
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Ballina Harbour |
Improvement/upgrade/ replacement of aids to navigation on approach channel along River Moy from Killala Bay to Ballina Harbour. Improvement/upgrade /replacement works to existing 150No. moorings as required |
22,500 |
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Total Mayo |
247,500 |
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Sligo County Council |
Raghly Harbour |
Rebuilding/repairing portion of quay wall that collapsed, new foundation to same and new quay capping and stabilsation |
60,750 |
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Mullaghmore |
Rebuilding/repairing portions of damaged harbour walls |
52,500 |
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Rosses Point |
Rosses Point Pier/RNL stn Area -Upgrading of shoreside stub walling and mooring regularisation |
33,750 |
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Total Sligo |
147,000 |
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Waterford County Council |
Tramore Pier North Wall |
Overslabbing of existing harbour wall to north and increasing overall width of wall to improve structural strength. New structure shall consist of reinforced |
75,000 |
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Ardmore Pier - Phase 2 |
Repair works to existing pier slab over a small area. The access to the pier requires repair works. The existing steps are damaged and the handrail required treatment |
112,500 |
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Total Waterford |
187,500 |
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Wexford County Council |
Fethard Harbour |
Repairs to masonry pier. H&S |
45,000 |
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Courtown Harbour 1 HD |
Fenders at narrow harbour entrance |
56,250 |
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Kilmore Quay 1 |
Safety upgrade of harbour lighting including high mast lighting |
30,000 |
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Duncannon 1 |
H&S access improvements |
18,750 |
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Courtown Harbour 1 ML&MT |
Provide power and water. Improve lighting at harbour |
60,000 |
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Kilmore Quay Marina |
Upgrade electrical bollards |
18,750 |
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Total Wexford |
228,750 |
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Wicklow County Council |
South Quay, Wicklow Port |
Strengthening works to walls. Following works and survey carried out in 2017 voids were identified in quay walls. It will be necessary to utilise a dive team and specialised equipment for this works |
112,500 |
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Total Wicklow |
112,500 |
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Total Grant aid approved |
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2,164,463 |
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