Seán Kyne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I will bring his response back to those who are concerned about the matter. The Minister of State indicated the cantilevered boardwalk will be designed in such a manner as to minimise potential environmental impacts on Kilcaimin Bay, and that is certainly welcome. As he will be aware, there are huge difficulties in the planning process. Galway is particular as regards its environmental constraints. Whether a house is being built, the N59 road is being upgraded or it was the Galway city bypass back in the day, impacts on the environment scuppered plans and have impacted on people's ability to build, including roads. We cannot have double standards for any project. It is important that if a project has an impact on the bay, we have similar rules for a greenway, a road, people's houses or any other project. I welcome the response. We have a long way to go as regards comprehensive studies relating to this project before it can be realised.