John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)

There were massive celebrations when the former Minister for the Marine, Deputy Fahey, made the original announcement in 2000. A marquee was erected amid high expectations. There has been much disappointment since but I am assured the Minister of State is not in festive mode and he will deliver what he has outlined. If he does not, the next Government will.

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