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(b)The Council received funding in 2005, from the Department ofCommunications, Marine & Natural Resources in respect of the followingprojects:Killala Pier - Silt Transportation Study - Grant €37,500Rosmoney Pier - Preliminary report - Grant €37,500Bertra Beach - Coastal Protection - €75,000The grant in each case represents 75% of the cost - the Council's contributiontherefore is €50,000 for these three projects.F. Innisbiggle Cable Car:A recent announcement from the Department of Community, Rural andGaeltacht Affairs indicates that the above project will not now proceed. Inlieu of the Cable Car, however, as a means of accessing the island, theDepartment has indicated a number of measures to improve access to theisland and to support other improvements on the island. Mayo CountyCouncil will play its part in co-operation with the Department in this regard.The Council wishes to record its appreciation of the support of the Departmentof Marine and Natural Resources and especially the Department ofCommunity, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in furthering the piers and harboursdevelopment programme adopted by the Council in 2005.Conclusion:In all therefore, Mayo County Council has contributed €413,476 in respect of minormarine works in 2005, made up of: Small Piers & Harbours € 83,331 Village Enhancement €127,585 Island Projects €152,560 Department of the Marine Projects € 50,000A similar level of activity is expected in 2006.In 2003, the Council raised a loan to defray the cost of the Council's contribution tothe various projects and appropriate loan charges are provided in the estimates forloan repayments.The provision for Piers & Harbours maintenance in 2006 is €300,000 which is anincrease of €50,000 on 2005.76