John O'Mahony (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his outline. All of this has happened very recently and I understand the criteria involved and the need for a feasibility study. Nevertheless, I ask that the proposal is explored and that departmental officials meet with the interested parties in Galway. Given the time constraints since decommissioning, it will not have been possible to carry out a feasibility study. However, it has been indicated to me that there is a willingness to do all of that. All of the things to which the Minister of State pointed in his speech will be taken into account in that process, including the conditions that would have to be met.Will the Minister of State look on this proposal favourably in principle, outlining whatever criteria are needed? Will his officials meet with the stakeholders involved in Galway City Council? It would be appropriate if that would happen in 2016.