Harris Convenes Cliff Walk Task Force

In a rut…

atest press release from Taoiseach Simon Harris, issued on Monday, October 28th 2024, after Jen’s S.O.S….

Taoiseach Simon Harris wants the Greystones to Bray Cliff walk back open.

Working with Fine Gael Councillor Louise Fenelon Gaskin he said he would convene a task force with all the relevant stakeholders, state agencies and Wicklow County Council to drive the reopening of the walk.

The Taoiseach also said the Government stands ready to provide any funding necessary to support this cause.

Speaking today, Taoiseach Simon Harris said: “I am determined to see the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk back open.

“As an avid walker and someone who grew up nearby the Cliff Walk I know how important this much-loved trek is to the community.

“I have been speaking to families and businesses right across Greystones who have described to me the impact its closure has had on them.

“I will convene a task force will all the relevant stakeholders, state agencies and Wicklow County Council so we can get this walk reopened.

“My government stands ready to provide any funding necessary to assist in driving this forward.

“It is a major tourism amenity, it’s so important for all the businesses in the town and has huge benefits for the people of Greystones and Bray’s health and wellbeing.

“As a TD for Wicklow I will do everything I can to make this happen.

Councillor Louise Fenelon Gaskin welcomed the Taoiseach’s initiative on the Cliff Walk and said that his intervention is necessary.

She said: “There is a huge frustration in the area at the slow progress in re-opening the cliff walk and a feeling of helplessness.

“I am confident that the Taoiseach’s intervention will bring a new impetus to getting this important amenity reopened soon.”

Cover pic: Robert Madden