Seanad debates

Wednesday, 3 December 2003

Order of Business. - Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Powers and Functions) Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

As the Minister said, while the money here is not revolutionary it is important to see the commitment. He also said the port is not always the final destination and other services like the bus service are very important. The provision of airstrips and consolidating existing legislation are also important. The Minister has been very involved with promoting the need for air services in Clifden and it is good to see the provisions concerning such services in the islands in this legislation. Having spoken to members of the local authority, I know many of them use the air services to get to the islands. As Senator Fitzgerald has said, the new services might afford people the opportunity to visit all three of the Aran Islands. People often think it would take too long to take in all the islands in a boat trip. Anyone who has visited those islands would agree they are worth visiting.

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