"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 owned harbours in receipt of funding under this year’s programme play a critical role in the social and economic wellbeing of rural coastal communities. In addition to an immediate employment spin off during the works, this funding contributes to the ongoing development of fishing related activities, increasing participation in marine leisure and supplementing measures to attract greater numbers of tourists which ultimately create the environment for sustainable job creation opportunities in rural locations."

"The €2.2 million package I am making available in 2019 provides funding for a diverse suite of projects geographically spread across 12 Local Authorities which will enhance the amenities provided to the wider Marine community in these coastal areas. It continues my commitment to rural development and builds on the success of previous programmes."

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Notes to the Editor:

County Council	Location	Works	Grant aid approved (€)
Clare County Council	Querrin Pier	Construction of slipway	67,500
	Carrigaholt Pier	Essential repairs and upgrade to existing pier walls and deck, installation of railings.	75,000
	General	Provision of safety signage at piers with particular reference to slipways.	30,000
	Total		172,500
Cork County Council	Category 1 & 2 Piers	Safety signage and other safety equipment at Category 1 & 2 Piers	30,000
	Union Hall Harbour	New Power supply facilities	14,344
	Baltimore Harbour	New Power supply facilities	14,344
	Kinsale Harbour	New Power supply facilities	14,344
	Ballycotton Harbour	New Power supply facilities	14,344
	Kinsale Harbour	Provide adequate waste oil collection facility and other waste collection facilities on quay side	22,500
	Baltimore Harbour	Provide adequate waste oil collection facility and other waste collection facilities on quay side	22,500
	Ballycotton Harbour	Provide adequate waste oil collection facility and other waste collection facilities on quay side	22,500
	Crookhaven	Upgrade works to existing pier and slipway	30,000
	Snave Pier, Ballylickey	Reconstruct section of existing slipway, steps, repairs & install hand rail	33,750
	Total		218,625
Donegal County Council	Darney Pier, Bruckless	Re-grade and re-deck the slipway, provide safety signage and railings as necessary	30,000
	Curransport	The slipway requires a new reinforced concrete surface, improved lighting for winter use and navigation lights to improve safety of navigation. This funding will be used to repair this facility for the ferry service, provide safety signage and railings	45,000
	Rutland Aids to Navigation	Provide 1 No. Starboard Hand marker and light to mark submerged rock outcrops in the channel at Rutland and indicate safe access to Burtonport	22,500
	Inch Pier	Repair the existing structure and provide signage and railings	12,000
	Leharden Newbridge	Improve the berthing facilities at this location and provide safety signage and railings	45,000
	Creevy Pier	Repair the existing pier deck, provide signage, toe rails and railings	18,000
	Total		172,500
Fingal County Council	Rush Harbour	Lift & Relay a section of original stones on pier surface of this protected structure incl. importing additional stone where necessary	60,000
	Balbriggan Harbour	Provision of services supply points (water and electricity) on southern side of the harbour to improve facilities for fishermen operating from that part of the internal harbour	56,250
	Total		116,250
Galway County Council	Crumpáin Pier, Carna	Extend pier, new slipway	93,750
	Droim, Lettermore	Extend pier, new slipway	78,750
	Roundstone	Extend pier, improve access	82,500
	Total		255,000
Kerry County Council	Tarbert Pier	Further strengthening and underpinning to quay wall together with alignment of stone to face of wall. Phase 1 of works completed in 2018 - precast panel placement and grouting of voids	112,500
	Dromatoor Pier	Structural repairs including underpinning to slipway and repair of crack in sea-wall	15,000
	Total		127,500
Limerick County Council	Glin Pier	Improvement and safety works	111,000
	Total		111,000
Mayo County Council	Rathlackan Pier	Emergency underpinning of existing pier end. Further reconstruction of harbour deck. Safety works	105,000
	Westport	New slipway at Westport Quay	112,500
	Westport	New pontoon and gangway at Westport Quay	112,500
	Total		330,000
Sligo County Council	Pulladivva Pier	Rebuilding/repairing of wall and quay surface, repair of deck and rebuilding of core	103,500
	Total		103,500
Waterford County Council	Tramore North Pier	North Pier remediation/ strengthening and overslabbing works. 4 new access ladders to North and South Piers. 12 new mooring blocks to North and South Piers. Remediation works to top surface of South Pier	112,500
	Helvick Pier	Repairs to pier wall and grout areas as necessary	112,500
	Total		225,000
Wexford County Council	Duncannon	Structural repairs to harbour walls	112,500
	Kilmore Quay	Upgrade of harbour lighting	75,000
	Kilmore Quay Marina	Repairs and upgrade of pontoon sections	30,000
	New Ross Marina	Repair works to pontoon	22,500
	Total		240,000
Wicklow County Council	Packet Pier/North Quay	New heavy duty ship mooring bollard on quay wall, Packet Pier. Recessed ladders and intermediate bollards on quay wall	45,000
	South/North Quay Wicklow	Floating pontoon - dock finder style structure along quay side to increase capacity for small leisure vessels	90,000
	Total		135,000
		Total Grant Aid Approved	2,206,875