FEBRUARY 2006

€3.2 Million for Greencastle Harbour

Deputy Cecilia Keaveney TD, has said that the 3.2 million allocation by Marine Minister, Pat the Cope Gallagher, TD, towards the ongoing development of Greencastle Harbour is an important step on the path to securing the long term future of the harbour.

"The fishing industry has been facing and continues to face very challenging times but we can't throw in the towel. We need to continue our efforts to ensure the long-term recovery and sustainability of this vital coastal industry. Central to that has been the recent investment in boats and harbour infrastructure but this ambitions plan is very exciting". Said Deputy Keaveney.

The overall project cost is in the the region of €3.5 million, but according to Deputy Keaveney it is vital to protect the long term future of the industry and other marine activity in Greencastle such as the Foyle Ferry.

Marian McDonald, Local Councillor, said she had met the Minister and local fishermen on Thursday when he was in Greencastle. "We had a productive discussion with the Minister about the project and I am confident that the Council will meet the financial commitments required for this project. This is not to say that it won't be a challenge but with such a strong County Manager I believe we will achieve it.

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