Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Regarding Project Ireland 2040, I refer to yesterday's announcement of funding allocations under the urban regeneration and development funds and, first, I want to welcome the specific funding allocation for Dundalk's Long Walk Quarter. While the inclusion of Drogheda's Westgate Vision is very welcome I have serious concerns that no specific funding has been allocated to it despite the fact that Drogheda has been identified as one of five regional cross-Border drivers along with Sligo which got a specific allocation of €5 million, Letterkenny which got a specific allocation of €1 million and Dundalk which got a specific allocation of just over €0.5 million. However, there was not specific allocation for Drogheda's Westgate Vision. The Taoiseach can understand our concern given that he and his Government have relegated Drogheda to third tier status in their plan. Can he clarify for the people of Drogheda what funding will be allocated for Drogheda's Westgate Vision and when we will get it? What is allocated funding?

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