A €291,000 package has been allocated to complete five development and repair projects on harbours and slipways owned by Donegal County Council.

Donegal TD Joe McHugh said the package provides funding for maintenance and repair works in addition to supporting the ongoing development and enhancement of harbour facilities including some marine leisure developments.

The Donegal piers which will be funded are:

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• Malinmore – €60,000 for reconstruction of pier at berthing side, providing new decking with steps, ladder and safety railing

• Downings – €56,250 – repair to pier wall at seaward side

• Greencastle – €112,500 – reinforce existing piles by welding steel plates to piles

• Bruckless – €18,000 – provision of a Port Hand Marker and light on pier to aid navigation

• Portmore, Malin Head – €45,000 – Replace old crane with new hydraulic pier crane

Minister McHugh said: "Donegal pier projects in this latest announcement total €291,750 have been agreed today with Marine Minister Michael Creed. I am very grateful to Minister Creed for this allocation.

"It will allow important work on these five piers to now progress which will directly benefit the rural coastal communities involved."

(CD/LM)