Pádraig Ó Céidigh (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response which I very much appreciate, particularly the points he made regarding water quality. We are doing well but we could do much better. The Minister of State highlighted the work of Irish Water in Clifden. As he will be aware, I had a long engagement related to Irish Water a couple of years ago.

I would very much appreciate the Minister's feedback on the issue of cruise ships because it is a concern. From a recreational point of view, Ireland is becoming a more outdoor society, with rivers, lakes and the sea becoming more relevant to us. The environmental and health aspects are fundamental to this. However, this matter is also important from a tourism point of view because Ireland is seen as a green country in more ways than one. The more work we can do to maintain that, the better it will be for all of us. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as ucht teacht isteach.