Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

This is a non-reply. Once again, the Government has made pious platitudes. Will this be another missed opportunity in the regeneration and development of Cork? Will we have mere words? I do not mean to be disrespectful to the Minister of State but this is a carbon copy of the reply received in June and October 2008.

This is an opportunity to create a stimulus plan for the Cork region. This is not just about Cork but about the province of Munster. We are missing this opportunity. Senator Boyle and the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, refer to renegotiation of the programme for Government but we cannot get a reply about the Cork docklands. I know this matter does not concern the Department of the Minister of State but this is a very disappointing reply. I will keep raising the matter and I will keep asking Deputy Gormley about this. He should attend this House to explain why he is not prepared to move on this matter.