Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Minister must agree that Rosslare Port is not being prioritised. It is not receiving State backing such as that received by Dublin Port, although I am not suggesting that Dublin Port should not get this. It would give such a boost to Wexford which is one of the most deprived counties with more mental health challenges than most areas and one of the highest rates of suicide which is directly linked to the county being seriously deprived. We laugh at the Brits for not knowing whether they are going left, right or centre with Brexit but how well prepared for Brexit are we ourselves? Does it not make sense that the Government would address ownership of Rosslare Europort and get ready for Brexit? Does the Minister not think that strategically it would represent an important advance by the Government and a positive move to take a different approach, grab this issue and transform Rosslare Port into a real port which would make a massive difference to the area and to Ireland generally, in the context of Brexit and problems in Britain increasing?

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