Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Vice Chairman for allowing me to come in on this question. I do not want to repeat any of Senator O'Mahony's questions. I thank the witnesses. I can see them all bringing significant experience to their roles.

I shall direct my questions to Mr. O'Gorman. Mr. O'Gorman is bringing a lot of previous experience to the role as president of Galway Chamber and in outlining an economic development plan for Galway. We are aware that the harbour and its development is key for Galway and the western region. It is of strategic importance. For too long the city of Galway has turned its back on the water; our waterways, the canals and the sea. As my colleague has said, the planning application for the extension of the harbour is under consideration by An Bord Pleanála. Will Mr. O'Gorman outline his vision on the potential for the development of Galway Port and what it can do for tourism, business, recreation and the marine sector, and what he would like to do in his role?