Nagle calls for Doolin Pier funding

NORTH Clare councillor Richard Nagle has urged the Government to provide funding for necessary upgrade works at Doolin Pier to allow for safe access for ferries at low tide.
“I have been working on this project for some time and Clare County Council engineers and staff have been most helpful in advancing a solution to the problem at Doolin, and what we need urgently is the funding to begin the work,” Councillor Nagle pointed out.
This enhanced facility, he said, would also cater for and make possible year round landings at the pier thereby making Doolin a main access point to the Aran Islands.
“Many tourists bypass Doolin to access the Aran Islands from harbours in Galway and if this work was undertaken, Clare tourism would benefit greatly. The funding of this project would also create much need construction jobs in North Clare at this time,” he suggested.
Councillor Nagle said that these upgrade works will greatly improve the overall safety for visitors travelling to and from the Aran Islands.