Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre has been allocated €5,045,000 in the latest funding announcement made by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue.
The Donegal facility is one Ireland’s six state-owned fish harbour centres that are to receive a total investment of €29.7 million for capital projects in 2024 and this latest allocation brings the total amount of investment in Killybegs since 2020 to €32.5 million.
Commenting on the funding allocation, the Donegal minister said: “Killybegs Harbour is Ireland’s premier fishing port and this significant investment is a major vote of confidence in the facility.
“€3,250,000 of the allocation will go to the Smooth Point Pier Extension. This project is due for completion over the coming months and will create great opportunities for the fishing industry.
“The development of Killybegs Fishery Harbour was a priority for me when I became minister in 2020. This latest investment in the state-of-the-art facilities at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre underpins this Government’s commitment to its development, and I have no doubt this funding will also help enhance the local economy.
“Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre is a crucial piece of infrastructure for our seafood industry. The continuous development of Killybegs is critical to the fishing fleet and the land-based seafood processing industry. My focus remains on delivering strong sustainable livelihoods for local fishers and food producers who are the bedrock of the sector. I’m glad to have delivered over €32 million of funding for Killybegs since 2020,” the Minister added.
The breakdown of the €5,045,000 for Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre is as follows: Smooth Point Pier Extension, €3,250,000; Southern Quay Extension, €70,000; Energy Saving Measures, €80,000; Water Control Measures, €75,000; Passenger Embarkation Pontoon, €260,000; Smooth Point Dolphins and Power Units (Design), €100,000; Syncrolift Dredging, €350,000; Small Craft Harbour Service Building, €825,000; Provision of Harbour Master and Workshop Stores, €35,000.
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