We welcome the news that a further  €650,000 funding has been made available for the harbor works, €250,000 relating to the words at Duffy;s Pier and €400,000 described as for the dredging of the outer basis. We understand that announcement may be imminent regarding the appointment of a contractor for the works on the inner part of Duffys Pier and we look forward to confirming the details in due course. Some preliminary works have taken place in the past few days removing some of the bank between the end of Duffys Pier and the Grottto as shown. We see this as a sign of good things to come.