Over €300,000 has been approved for seven Clare projects under a special initiative to counter the adverse effects of Brexit on Irish costal communities.
The Brexit Adjustment Reserve is a one-off initiative which is intended to help drive economic diversification and complement other measures such as community-led local development schemes.
Liscannor Pier will receive the largest portion of the funding, with projects at Liscannor Pier, Labasheeda Quay, Cappagh Pier and Doonmore Pier in Doonbeg each granted more than €50,000.
Further funds will be distributed for repair works at Knock Pier and Slipway, purchasing safety and navigtion equipment for the Clare side of the Shannon Estuary, as well as upgrading the surface of Kildysart Pier and slipway.
Full List of Projects To Receive Funding
- Doonmore Pier – Phase 3 Extension of pontoon €51,850
- Liscannor Pier – Provision of a crane on the pier €55,882
- Shannon Estuary Visitor Mooring Buoy & AtoN Navigation Buoy upgrade project – 11 Visitor Mooring Buoys & 1 AtoN Navigation Buoy €28,369
- Cappagh Pier & Sea Wall protection works – Repairs to pier and replace mooring rings and bollards €52,845
- Knock Pier – Repair works to pier and slipway €36,550
- Labasheeda Quay redevelopment proposals – Safety Improvement Works and provisions of safety and welfare facilities €55,505
- Killadysart Pier & Slip – Surface upgrade works Surface upgrade works on pier and road to slip €21,250
