Trevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I am glad Ros a' Mhíl is still on the agenda, but the economic case has to be proven. A great deal of documentation has been sent to the Minister on that. I will talk to local people who are on the committee to put the material back on the Minister's desk. Will the Minister of State indicate to the Minister, Deputy Coveney, that the potential to open up the land bank around Ros a' Mhíl and create a ripple effect for jobs on the west coast is completely dependent on the development of the deep water berth? It is essential that the Minister places the matter higher up the list of priorities as it is not just about the pier itself or a storm damage scenario but also an investment in the future that will create jobs and employment. The multiplier effect for the west in general would be very great.