Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Fáiltím roimh an nuacht seo. Bheadh sé an-tábhachtach cé níos sábháilte a chur in áit do gach aon duine, ach go háirithe na daoine atá ag tabhairt cuairte ar an oileán.

Chomh maith leis sin, as the Minister of State will know, on the island there are also concerns about conservation issues and, particularly, visitors to the island who, whether unwittingly or not, disturb the seal population. I ask that signage be erected at the point of entry to the island, at the quay, in order that people would be aware that the seals are protected and that they should not come too close to them or interfere with them. Perhaps some engagement could take place also with the ferrymen and ferrywomen and the ferry providers to inform visitors before they come to the island of what is expected and what is appropriate behaviour when they visit the island.

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