Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)

It will depend on to the archaeologist who lodged the consent application on behalf of the town council submitting an archaeological assessment. I assure the Deputy that when it comes before me, I will sign off on it immediately. It is important that she contacts Athlone Town Council and ensures the matter is attended to immediately and that the impact assessment is conducted in an appropriate fashion and the form returned to the Department immediately. I will adjudicate on it and there will be no further delay. It is very much in the hands of the archaeologist and Athlone Town Council.

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