Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response, which is very encouraging. It is one of the most exciting projects there has been in the county for a long time. It symbolises rejuvenation and a form of renaissance for what was maybe a symbol of decline and failure, and a new era for Kerry and Killarney in particular. I thank the Minister for the effort he has put in to date and for his commitment to this project. I also thank all the stakeholders who have made a huge effort in getting it to where it is today. It is important that work continues and the thrust that is there will continue into the future because we need to see this come to fruition as soon as possible. It will be very important for the provision of much-needed skills for local industry, especially tourism and hospitality. As the Minister knows, Kerry is the capital of tourism and hospitality in Ireland. We need to have a flow of skilled people able to work in that industry.

I ask the Minister to keep doing everything he can do. I again thank him for his efforts. It is very important to the county.

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