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Council under 'pier' pressure over
funds 08.09.08
MONEY allocated in
February for repairs to Portaleen Pier, Glengad and
Moville Pier slipway has not yet been drawn down by
Donegal County Council, two concerned politicians
have revealed.
Senator Cecilia Keaveney and her colleague Cllr
Marian McDonald said marine funding was important to
coastal Inishowen as it battled the elements and as
local fishermen tried to earn a living. |
“I have been inundated
with requests particularly from Glengad and Moville
about the small but important works that are needed
in both these locations," said Cllr McDonald.
She said she would be getting in touch with Council
engineer Vincent Lynn to establish when work can
begin and when the co-funding would be in place. "As
a Council it is vital that we are seen to act when
monies become available and that it is not sent back
to any department. |
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This money, allocated
in February but not drawn down now in September is
surely not a pattern that displays efficiency in
Council activity. At this stage, unless action is
urgent, there may be a threat of this money being
lost to other areas, while our projects remain in
urgent need,” she added.
Meanwhile, Senator Keaveney highlighted the "ongoing
difficulties" with infrastructure at Portaleen Pier
including its broken crane.
"The overall project cost projected here is only
€35,000 and the CLÁR money will yield €13,125 of it.
Given that it has been prioritised I do hope that
this money, alongside the many other allocations
that have been made over the years will be spent
soon to assist in keeping this facility used and
usable," said Senator Keaveney. |
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