Ms Bríd Ní Chonghaile:

There would be various discussions between all parties to consider the optimum solution for the issues at that pier. The other two projects in the national development plan are more or less tied together because the development of Machaire Rabhartaigh Pier will have an impact on the type of vessel that can enter the channel into the pier and that seems to be the difficulty. Until there is a solution to the issue of access, we cannot progress the vessel.