Minister Dara Calleary announces €828,000 for capital works on our offshore islands
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From: Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
- Published on: 19 June 2025
- Last updated on: 23 June 2025
- investment in infrastructure projects on islands off Donegal, Mayo, Galway and Cork
- upgrades to roads, piers, coastal protection and street lighting
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has today (Thursday, 19 June) announced €828,000 for capital works on our offshore islands.
The investment will see upgrades to roads, piers, coastal protection, street lighting and other infrastructure projects.
The islands that will benefit from the funding are:
- County Galway: Inis Mór, Inisbofin and Cleggan
- County Donegal: Oileáin Bheaga and Uaigh
- County Mayo: Clare Island, Inisturk, Clynish, Inishlyre and Roonagh
- County Cork: Bere Island and Dursey Island
Speaking today, Minister Calleary said:
“I’m delighted to announce funding today of €828,000 to support the delivery and upgrade of dozens of infrastructure projects on our offshore islands.
“Empowering our island communities by investing in infrastructure is a key commitment under our ten-year Islands Policy, ‘Our Living Islands’.
“Since my appointment as Minister in January of this year, I have made the islands a priority. I have already visited some of the islands and it is my intention to visit all of them during my tenure.
“From roads and piers to coastal protection and street lighting – these projects are vital in terms of enhancing the island life for people living on our islands and the many visiting tourists.”
The overall county allocations approved by Minister Calleary today are:
- Donegal County Council: €53,100
- Mayo County Council: €99,000
- Galway County Council: €154,180
- Cork County Council: €521,580
The funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht will cover up to 90% of the capital cost for these projects while the local authorities will provide the balance.
Further details of the funding allocations are available at: Islands Funding Allocations.
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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
From 2 June 2025, the Department of Rural and Community Development will be known as the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. Our Minister’s titles are Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD and Minister of State with Responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD. The above titles should be used when referring to the department and Ministers going forward.