Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

As someone who had his second level education in Sligo, I know the town extremely well and am very keen that this be developed. The people of Cranmore are crying out for this development. It is estimated that more than €100 million will be invested in the region in developing that bridge and in the regeneration of Cranmore. This is dependent on a decision of the local borough council.

I will not address the matter of ministerial intervention now. I would like local people and their representatives to take this decision but I shall certainly keep it under review.

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