Call for ‘fair pricing’ policy during Tall Ships festival

CIVIC and business leaders in the south-east have called for “fair pricing” during Waterford’s hosting of the Tall Ships this summer.

Mayor of Waterford city Mary Roche, along with head of operations with Fáilte Ireland, Gary Breen, and chief executive of Waterford Chamber, Michael Garland, yesterday urged “value-for-money” over the four day festival.

At least 500,000 people are expected in the city and along the Suir Estuary for the city’s hosting of The Tall Ships Races 2011 from June 30 to July 3. A similar crowd was recorded in 2005 when the city last acted as a host port in the event.