Taoiseach listens to Carlingford concerns

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny heard the concerns of business people and community groups when he visited Carlingford on Thursday.

The Carlingford Community Forum had a private meeting with him in The Station House during which representatives of the business and community sector highlighted their worries about the impact which Brexit could have on tourism and retail trade in the village.

The issues surrounding flood prevention measures for the village, which faces threats from both the sea and mountain off flow, were also outlined.

The Taoiseach then made his way to the Heritage Centre where most of the village’s business and community groups were represented.

There he assured them of that the government was taking every action it could to negate the effects which Brexit would have, particularly on areas such as Carlingford.

He outlined how he had instructed all the various government departments to identify how Brexit would impact on them and how the All Island Civic Dialogue on Bretix would look at the implications which the vote to leave the EU will have on Ireland.

The Taoiseach also took questions from the floor.

An impressive display of refreshment showcased the wonderful choice available from local restaurants, with Mr Kenny getting the opportunity to sample Carlingford oysters.