Transport Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 January 2012

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Ceisteanna (467)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

473 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he considers the provision of adequate facilities for boats going to and coming from the Blasket Islands to be a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41084/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Deputy Dinny McGinley)

While I recognise the importance of the Blasket Islands, particularly as a tourist attraction, my Department's priority is to provide satisfactory transport services to inhabited islands in order to enhance the sustainability of our island communities.