Seanad debates
Thursday, 21 November 2002
Fisheries (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage.
Senators Cummins and Kenneally mentioned Dunmore East. I jokingly asked Senator Kenneally about Kilmore Quay. Both harbours are very important to the south east. There has been significant expenditure in Kilmore Quay in recent times and there are plans to develop it further. An engineering report commissioned in 2001 in relation to Kilmore Quay and Dunmore East on development for the future is almost complete. It is not yet clear that it will present a definitive answer in terms of development at one port rather than the other. Development costs approaching £20 million at each port will be needed for the future. I will keep the House posted when the report is finalised and take on board the issues that have been raised and the importance of Dunmore East. I am sure Senators Cummins and Kenneally will continue to fly the flag of Dunmore East and Waterford in the House.
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