Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If I knew how to do these reports, I would do them myself and I am sure the Deputy would do the same because it seems to be going on and on.

Work has been done on the pier. As we know, it is dangerous for the ferry operators to come in when the tide is at a certain level. There is an issue impacting the cargo ferry in that there are many occasions on which large differences in the sea levels, created by the swell, prevent their docking safely at Inis Meáin. I know about the factory there, which is creating much-needed jobs. The fact vessels were being forced to travel on to Inis Mór, instead of docking at Inis Meáin, prompted the need for the National Maritime College of Ireland to model simulations to inform the business case. There is also the other report to which I referred.

I can only say to the Deputy that I am committed to pushing this on as quickly as I can. We must wait until we get the reports because there is no point in taking action again and not getting it right the second time. It is a complex issue and I understand the Deputy's frustration.

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