Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Go raibh maith agat. This relates to the question on policies for the islands. This particular quay goes back to 2008, when phases 1 and 2 were completed. That is now 15 years ago. The failure to complete phase 3 directly affects business on the island. As the Minister knows, Cniotáil Inis Meáin is directly affected, not to mention all of the other users of the quay.

I welcome that the maritime college in Cork has completed its modelling. That is good. Over recent months that was a stumbling block, but that work has now been completed. The Minister is now telling me that Galway County Council will soon start preparing an updated draft business case. That is good. I would like a date for that.

As Leas-Cheann Comhairle, I had the privilege of looking at an answer to a previous question put by Deputy Mairéad Farrell. I am concerned that the answer stated the next step will involve Galway County Council completing an updated feasibility study and strategic assessment options. What is being done? One answer refers to a feasibility study, which I thought we were way beyond. Another answer refers to a business case. Perhaps the Minister could clarify the position.

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