Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Ms McCarthy stated that representatives of Cruise Ireland met the Minister, Deputy Ross. What was his stance on this issue? Ms McCarthy outlined that alternative ports such as Drogheda, Greenore and so on could be used. Did the Minister commit to examining those options? What liaison did he have on the issue? Although Dublin Port is State-owned, we seem to have very little input into it. I acknowledge it is an independent commercial business, but tourism and the need to build on tourism are also at stake here. Most of the witnesses learned of the decision second hand.