Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I want to support my colleague's call to develop the sail, rail and trail opportunity that Ireland has. I think it is a very significant opportunity for the whole of the country. There is a vision where we can link Rosslare to Waterford, through Tipperary and into Limerick. Some very good work is being done. The launch of the national greenway network yesterday was very positive. In time, we will see slow travel being embraced. Visitors will come from France and Germany, and northern and southern Europe. They will travel by ferry to the ports, particularly on our east coast. They will spend a week or two cycling round the country. We need to advance this as quickly as possible. I look forward to the draft of the sustainable tourism policy that is coming out. I encourage the Minister of State to engage with communities and stakeholders across the country to ensure that we have the best policy. I think it is a fantastic opportunity for all of Ireland. I welcome the Minister of State's comments.

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