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2. Animal Care and Protection/Promoting Responsible Animal ownership- We launched a media campaign promoting responsible animal ownership andwe intend to increase public awareness by continuing this campaign in 2006.- All reported cases and suspect cases of Notifiable Diseases under our remitwere epidemiologically and clinically investigated and successfully controlledand eliminated.- Our Dog Warden Service successfully identified and re-united numerous petswith their families.- All cases of livestock worrying reported to the Dog Warden Service were metwith a rapid response.- We have developed a readily accessible Service to the public whereaccountability and trust are inbuilt and have always valued good workingrelations with both public and work-colleagues.PIERS AND HARBOURSA. Introduction:During 2004, the Council carried out a major assessment and analysis in respect of allthe marine structures (including piers, harbours and landing places) in the County.The purpose of the assessment was to identify priority categories for development andrepair and to provide an objective basis for informed decision for future fundingallocations. The study sets out a prioritisation of needs in respect of the various piersand harbours and other marine structures and sets out the financial requirements forthe upgrading of structures and maintenance costs.During 2005, bye laws were introduced for the management of Roonagh Pier and CarPark following completion of the Roonagh Pier extension project last year.B. Major Marine Works under Construction:During 2005 the council received considerable financial assistance from theDepartment of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs in respect of the followingprojects:• New pier at Clare Island - gross cost €9m - Mayo County Council's contribution€190,000• Pier extension at Innishturk - gross cost €2.5m - Mayo County Council'scontribution €190,000In association with the Clare Island Pier, the County Council is developing a new carpark on Clare Island at a cost of €240,000, which is being grant aided by theDepartment of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.74