Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

I do not believe it is used as a dividing line between the regions, although the Deputy is correct in saying that the River Shannon is one of the biggest natural assets in the country. I would have thought there is good co-operation between the different elements in tourism and local authorities within the area, although I suppose nothing is so perfect that it cannot be improved upon. Perhaps that is the point Deputy Naughten is making, that more enhanced co-operation among the different elements——

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