Harbours and Piers
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-24
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Noel O'Donovan (FG), Nominated by the Taoiseach

I thank the Minister of State. I acknowledge the response. My point is that I do not think the €4.3 million, which I have acknowledged, is enough for local authorities. We need to review how local authorities apply, process and develop coastal infrastructure. I am asking that the Department would review which local authorities work well. Perhaps there is best practice across Europe in respect of how we can develop coastal infrastructure.
The work, time and cost that go into these preparatory reports mean local authorities are simply not applying for projects. We can see a vast number of projects have been applied for, but €4.3 million will not cover these. I am asking for a review of how we do this. There is a need for safety and ambitious projects, but we are not doing this well enough. I am sharing the rest of my time with Senator Duffy.

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Sitting date: 2026-03-24