Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. Unfortunately, we seem to have progressed at a glacial pace on this issue. I am concerned about it because the council had identified potential sites and it was not going to leave them sitting around. Potential private sites were also identified. The money has been provided for the purchase of a site. The Coast Guard is very keen that the acquisition would progress. The Minister is aware of the vital work the Coast Guard does in coastal communities. I am disappointed because the situation has not moved on to any great extent since I raised it as a Commencement matter in February and by other means. I suggest that a meeting might be arranged between the OPW, the Coast Guard and Wexford County Council. I am happy to facilitate such a meeting. I ask the Minister to communicate that to the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan. If we could arrange for that to happen as soon as possible, preferably before Christmas, so that we can have clear details on a site and when construction might finally begin.