Cope confirms a further investment of €40,000 for Pollawaddy (Arranmore Island)

Pat the Cope Gallagher MEP has confirmed that a further grant in the sumof €20,000 has been approved by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Eamon O’Cúiv TD towards Phase II of the works at
Pollawaddy Slipway, Arranmore Island.

Phase I of the works has been completed with the aid of grants costing
€40,000 funded equally by Roinn na Gaeltachta and Donegal County
Council.

Phase II will include the completion of slipway repairs and the
provision of carpark facilities at a cost of €40,000 funded equally
(€20,000) by Donegal County Council and Roinn na Gaeltachta.

This will bring the total investment to €80,000.

The work will be carried out by Donegal County Council Marine Section .
It is hoped that these works will commence late October.

Pat the Cope thanked Minister O Cuiv for his quick response to his
representations.

ENDS