Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
571. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions that have taken place with a group (details supplied); if the discussions were in relation to the creation of a new city here for Hong Kong residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20094/20]
View answerAn initial approach was made to my Department in December 2019 by a Hong Kong-based consortium exploring the feasibility of a potential large-scale urban development in Ireland. Officials in my Department have had limited contact with the promoters, who were encouraged to carry out more research on how their ideas might fit an Irish context.
The potential development is at a preliminary conceptual stage and it is understood that the consortium has spoken to contacts in a number of jurisdictions. No arrangements were made for official meetings in Ireland, and no further action has been taken by the Department in this matter.
