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In my humble opion there wont be one.
Ireland is an Island although it has many small Islands of the Coast mostly un-inhabited it is still an Island.
Seaplane operators make Money flying Inter-Island NOT over Island.
The principal is good but wont work.
The Transport structure in Eire is stedily improving and has been doing over the las few years therefore people dont want to fly Foynes or wherever to other Parts.
The Aircraft Choice is totally wrong a C172 ?? you would be lucky to take 2 pax.
Sorry to say this is a Lame Duck j with the Irish Economy as it is no one will be intrested in investing/Using a Sea Plane.
Sorry to bring doom and Gloom but this idea has been on the Cards for a couple of years now It will die a natural death Im afraid
Regards and Happy 2011