Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 19 April 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport
Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (Resumed)
Timmy Dooley (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
I have no doubt about that. I was just concerned that this was going to run in parallel with the other chairmanship for another four or five years, which would put additional pressure on Mr. McGarry's effort for the region.
Will Mr. McGarry talk to us about the challenges that he and the port have faced. What does Mr. McGarry envisage as being the challenges for the board over the coming year? Obviously, those of us who represent - or attempt to represent - the region are very excited about the potential for the capture of offshore wind and the role Shannon Foynes Port will undoubtedly play in bringing home the bacon. The port is making that a reality. This will put significant pressure on other aspects of the State with regard to stepping up to the plate and investing in Shannon Foynes Port infrastructure. I suppose another way of putting it would be to ask Mr. McGarry if he believes that the plan in place - he said it is his vision to implement that - is adequate to meet the potential needs of the opportunity around the capture of the offshore wind, the conversion to hydrogen, if that becomes a reality, and all that is associated with this?
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