Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am not happy. I spoke to the European Commissioner when I was in Luxemburg recently. She was not happy either with the progress being made and the fact that this is being obstructed by various parties in the United States. As the Deputy knows, it is causing a great deal of difficulties in Cork. Such a service could give a high level of employment. There is a blockage in the United States which we are hoping to get lifted. I know the Taoiseach mentioned the matter to President Obama. I do not know whether he mentioned it Vice President Biden during his visit last week. As far as I am concerned, it is not acceptable that this is being obstructed by parties in the United States. We will continue to do everything in our power to ensure that access is given as soon as possible.