asked the Minister for Transport and Power his Department's intentions concerning the future use of the original car ferry structure at Dún Laoghaire harbour.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dún Laoghaire Car Ferry Structure.
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When announcing the selection of St. Michael's Wharf Dún Laoghaire as the site for the permanent car ferry terminal my predecessor indicated that the East Pier would be restored to its original condition as quickly as possible after the service was transferred to the new terminal. This is still the intention but it is proposed to defer action until the new terminal has been satisfactorily tested in operation. I expect to be able to come to a final decision on the matter about the end of the year.
It is possible that some of the works at the East Pier such as the ramp access to the Marine Parade may be regarded as a useful amenity and retained.
That means that the Minister does not propose to restore it to its original condition, contrary to his predecessor's assurance.
To restore it to a condition at least as good as its previous condition. Let us not quibble.