Marc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. I know he has a very developed understanding of just how totemic and important that site is for telling the tale of Waterford and for the rejuvenation and revitalisation of Waterford. It is extremely important that we see this site signed, sealed and delivered. We will then begin to see serious capital investment flowing on it. We want to see things like student accommodation available on-site within SETU, on the Waterford campus. We have a proven track record of same. It is an interesting proposition to have the private part of the site working in tandem with SETU. I absolutely agree with the Minister about where the site is located in Waterford city. It sits between Ballybeg, Larchville and Lisduggan. We will now bring the site in towards Hennessy's Road, right in towards the centre of the city. It is of critical importance to the city. We need to put an end to that mischief-making, get it over the line, have it signed, sealed and delivered, and move on with what else is in the capital plan.

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