Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I would welcome the opportunity to have that meeting. Perhaps the Minister of State might also attend it. I have met and exchanged correspondence with Fáilte Ireland regarding this issue. I am raising the matter on the floor of the Dáil to engage the Department.

The Minister of State's approach is to ensure that the route works well. His bona fides are good in that regard. However, there has been a missed opportunity. We must reconsider the issue, as making Malin Head the main starting point provides a great deal of potential. In no way would it disadvantage any part of Inishowen or Donegal. Rather, it would enhance the overall tourism potential of the Wild Atlantic Way.

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