Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his reply. He is no stranger to Howth and is very aware of the natural beauty of this scenic location and of its connectivity with the city as a DART terminus. The harbour is very much underutilised and there are long-standing issues regarding leases on vacant properties while the frontage of some shops and other units could be very much improved. Can the Minister set out the vision he has for the Howth and the other fishery harbours? Howth is particularly underutilised in respect of marine leisure and tourism where there is huge potential. I acknowledge that one needs a stream of income but if the vacant properties were properly leased there would be more income. There is also dredging to be done in the harbour and other jobs. Ship and boat repairs are not carried out in Howth. Sadly, that work takes place in Kilkeel in County Down due to an underinvestment in Howth. Can the Minister set out the actions he is in a position to take?

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