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AGREEMENT on a site for the pro- posed new Doolin Search and Rescue Headquarters could soon be reached, according to Minister of State Tony Ono
Minister Killeen confirmed that a meeting between the Office of Pub- lic Works, Clare County Council and the Irish Coast Guard is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 28.
“The provision of new accommo- dation for the Coast Guard Services in Doolin continues to be a top pri- ority for the Office of Public Works. The Department of Transport, mean- while, has also expressed its desire to see the project progressed,’ ex- plained Minister Killeen.
“The view of the OPW is that the
location of the new Coastguard facil- ities should tie in with Clare County Council’s preferred option for the development of a new pier and ticket office in Doolin. Following my in- tervention with Munister Eamon O’Cuiv last November, the €10mil- lion pier development is being pro- eressed.”
Minister Killeen said he was con- fident the construction of the new headquarters would follow quickly once a suitable site had been ac- quired.
“The OPW has repeatedly stressed that the construction process, includ- ing building design, planning per- mission application and tendering, will be proceeded with as quickly as possible. I am hopeful that the up- coming meeting will move the proc- ess forward,’ he said.