Doyle seeks commitment at EU level to protect and secure long term plan for the Murrough – Doyle

Fine Gael TD Andrew Doyle highlighted the need to protect the Murrough and emphasised the need for a long term plan when he welcomed MEP Sean Kelly to view the damage that has been caused by recent storms to the popular coastal location in Wicklow.

In explaining the popularity of this local amenity for sports clubs, walkers, swimmers, anglers as well as it’s importance from a conservation perspective; Doyle reiterated the need to ensure a long term plan is now put in place to protect the area.

“The need to conserve and protect the Murrough has been obvious for a long time. The recent flooding and severe weather has reinforced this need and revived awareness of its absolute necessity.

“Wicklow Co Council has been working closely on this issue and together with the relevant campaign groups, there is I believe, a genuine acknowledgement of the requirement for further funding and a more long term plan to sustain, maintain and protect the Murrough.

“Being from Kerry, I know that Sean Kelly MEP will understand the need to preserve and promote natural resources for the betterment of the local community and for the potential economic benefits that can result in so doing.

“It is vital that the necessary resources are allocated to the Murrough and I welcomed the opportunity to highlight this issue at a European level and I would be hopeful that the appropriate cooperation from our EU colleagues together with the Office of Public Works will result in a long term plan to save the Murrough. I will continue to with my MEP colleagues to secure commitment   and funding on this most important issue.”