Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The programme for Government contains specific recommendations to grow tourism nationwide, in particular along the Wild Atlantic Way. However, I highlight for the Tánaiste and the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Brendan Griffin, a situation in County Sligo where a flawed health and safety decision by the Marine Survey Office has led to the closure of Inishmurray to tourists seeking to visit the historical site on the island. Several skippers from Sligo have tours booked throughout the summer. It is vitally important, therefore, that access be reinstated. I ask the Minister of State to visit the site at his earliest convenience to see at first hand the problems being experienced. I also ask him to respond on the issue.

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