Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State mentioned other areas around the country. In terms of the promotion of Ireland's Ancient East, while there are pockets of that area that have felt the benefit of the focus and investment from a tourism perspective there are certainly other parts that have not. I am referring in particular to Border counties such as County Louth, which are particularly important in the context of Brexit. The Minister of State made reference to the castle in Carlingford and its development is very welcome. However, there are other parts of County Louth that have been seriously neglected and while the OPW has been working on one or two historical buildings with a view to opening them to the public, there is a lack of funding and investment to encourage and develop tourism in pockets along the Ancient East. We are heading into June and we must invest now. What is the Minister of State's vision or plan? When will the more neglected areas get the investment, promotion and focus that they need? I am particularly concerned about the Border counties in the context of Brexit.