Mr. Eamon Bradshaw:

It is a little difficult in so far as there is a planning application in front of An Bord Pleanála and there has been an objection from Shannon-Foynes to that development, which, of course, we did not welcome and did not expect. We believe there is plenty of potential to co-exist. We believe, from our own research and from working with the economic consultants, that there is more than enough business in Connacht and the west to allow for the development of the Port of Galway. The funding of it is difficult, as we are very much aware, and this has been raised by a number of people. Again, however, we believe that funding will be made available. We do not believe we are a threat to Shannon-Foynes. It is a significant player in this industry and we do not believe this development is any threat because there is sufficient business there.