Funding of €828,000 has been approved for various infrastructure projects on offshore islands, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD has announced.

The capital works will see upgrades to roads, piers, coastal protection, street lighting and other essential infrastructure.

The islands that will benefit from the funding are:

• County Galway: Inis Mór, Inisbofin and Cleggan (€154,180);

• County Donegal: Oileáin Bheaga and Uaigh (€53,100);

• County Mayo: Clare Island, Inisturk, Clynish, Inishlyre and Roonagh (€99,000);

• County Cork: Bere Island and Dursey Island (€521,580).

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Discussing the announcement, Minister Calleary said: "I'm delighted to announce funding today of €828,000 to support the delivery and upgrade of dozens of infrastructure projects on our offshore islands.

"Empowering our island communities by investing in infrastructure is a key commitment under our ten-year Islands Policy, 'Our Living Islands'.

"Since my appointment as Minister in January of this year, I have made the islands a priority. I have already visited some of the islands and it is my intention to visit all of them during my tenure.

"From roads and piers to coastal protection and street lighting – these projects are vital in terms of enhancing the island life for people living on our islands and the many visiting tourists."

The funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht will cover up to 90% of the capital cost for these projects while the local authorities will provide the balance.

Further details of the funding allocations are available at: Islands Funding Allocations.