Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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That is fair enough. I thank Dr. Hiney. The port and the council went 50:50 on the cost of the jetty on the Boyne, which was €155,000. I wish to raise an issue that could possibly be incorporated into the consultation process. I refer to the promotion of ecotourism along the Boyne in conjunction with Louth County Council. I do not say Drogheda Port must go the whole hog on it by itself. Because of the Boyne, its nature and history and the opportunities that exist to develop tourism, in particular ecotourism, would Dr. Hiney consider making a commitment or reference to that in the consultation? One example would be a birdwatch hide along the estuary. There are protected species along the Boyne and the river has been pretty much neglected over the years. It would be something the port could give back to the community if it were to invest in and develop tourism along the estuary.