Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Let me answer the question because the Deputy had the courtesy at least to ask some questions. What we will continue to do is work with Sligo County Council to try to ensure that a plan that was signed off by Sligo County Council nine months ago actually works. We will show flexibility and give support where needed, which is what we are looking at doing at the moment. However, we cannot simply pretend there are not difficult financial and historical issues that need to be dealt with. We cannot just-----

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