Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is exactly what we are aiming to do. If we look at the broader picture, we need to take advantage of the climate change adaptation opportunities in our towns and villages along with diverse living. We need to hive out opportunities from every crisis we have. Our Town Centre First initiative will give us a chance to do that. Regenerating our public realm and our streets in a post-pandemic environment is also important. The Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, has responsibility for the heritage aspect. We need to go around and look at the existing heritage assets. The environmental and the cultural aspect of what has been built in Waterford is exceptional. I know that Waterford is really trying to become a decarbonised city. It has a perfect footprint around which to build and realise that ambition. The detail will be there. All the actions will be set out and then we will link it into Croí Cónaithe when that progresses towards the end of the year.

I reiterate to Deputy Dillon that we will see results on the ground. What Castlebar has is a treasure and the people there have done great work to realise that. What is in the centre of Castlebar will really support the citizens and make the town more attractive.

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