1348. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the sun shelter on the east pier of Dún Laoghaire harbour; his views on the merits of fully repairing and maintaining the structure on the basis of its heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21073/25]
Topics / Harbours and Piers
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsHarbours and Piers
63 questions from 16 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 6 October 2026.
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61 written, 2 oral
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| November 2025 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
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| April 2026 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 2 |
| July 2026 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 3 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
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1349. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the sun shelter on the band stand in Dún Laoghaire; his views on the merits of fully repairing and maintaining the structure on the basis of its heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21074/25]
1350. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the east pier and the Carlisle pier of Dún Laoghaire harbour; his views on the merits of maintaining these locations on the basis of their heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21075/25]
1356. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the Victorian balustrades on the Carlisle pier in Dún Laoghaire; his views on the merits of fully repairing and maintaining the structure on the basis of its heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21165/25]
1734. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has conducted an analysis of infrastructure deficits on piers across the country; and to outline the measures his Department are taking to ensure that piers have access to electricity and water. [20278/25]
1735. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether it is his intention to prepare for the future electrification of the Irish fishing fleet by ensuring piers have access to charging technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20279/25]
1741. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for a detailed progress report on improvement works to the slipway at Renard Pier, County Kerry, to facilitate a larger ferry and the increasing number of visitors to Valentia Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20440/25]
43. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the ongoing funding deficiencies in State marine infrastructure, particularly in counties like Donegal, which has 155 piers and harbours to maintain (details supplied); to outline plans to increase investment in marine infrastructure to support both local economies and tourism development; and if he will make a sta…
79. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the final business case for the redevelopment of Inis Oírr pier has now been received; and when approval will be granted to proceed with the project. [14535/25]
387. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to invest in local authority-controlled piers and harbours across the State over the forthcoming Government term; and if he will confirm that central Exchequer investment in these piers and harbours will not cease as the Brexit adjustment reserve fund concludes. [13142/25]
144. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will assist the local community with extension works to both the pontoon and slip at Portmagee pier, County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10096/25]
873. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a contractor has been appointed for the building of Inis Oírr pier; the current timeline for its development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5845/25]
1078. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to prioritise funding for the slipway at Renard Pier, County Kerry, to facilitate a larger ferry and the increasing number of visitors to Valentia Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46596/24]