The proposed €7 billion holiday and entertainment complex proposed for north Dublin has been thrown a lifeline by the vice chairman of Fingal County Council.
The "Vega City" project was deemed impractical on Monday after the promoters, United Entertainment Partners (UEP), made a presentation to councillors.
But today, council vice chairman, Mr Jon Rainey, called for further consultation with UEP. He said Government departments and other local authorities should be involved and an independent adjudicator appointed to assess the merits of the proposal.
"As this venture is so big, it is important all appropriate agencies and statutory bodies are consulted and brought into the feasibility process," Mr Rainey said.
Councillors voted 19 to 1 against the proposals but UEP chairman, Mr Owen O'Callaghan, said the presentation was preliminary and not a full-scale planning application.
Mr Rainey, who voted in support of the project, said today: "I believe there is a majority of councillors on Fingal County Council prepared to give this venture a chance. Unfortunately due to the wording of the motions tabled on Monday, some members had difficulty in supporting its progression."
He said it would be the UEP proposals carried "minimal risk to the taxpayer and many great opportunities".