Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his update, his response and his knowledge of this particular issue. When does he expect a decision to be arrived at with regard to URDF applications? He said that there had been 76 applications nationwide. This is a key application made by Clare County Council. It is the final piece of the jigsaw. It is underpinned by public consultation, engagement with a number of stakeholders and technical and design studies. It is a really good project located in the heart of Ennis on the main thoroughfare, O'Connell Street and O'Connell Square. A positive result for this project would give a great lift to Ennis. I hope the Minister of State is in a position to visit County Clare and to turn the sod on this development in the new year. Perhaps he could give an early Christmas present to Ennis tonight in his reply.

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