Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

When he was Tánaiste Deputy Varadkar acknowledged the importance of advancing the takeover of the Shannon Heritage sites by Clare County Council. The sites are currently with Shannon Airport, which appears to wish to divest itself of them. Following due diligence, Clare County Council sought €15 million to fund the takeover and the Government offered €2.5 million, which is one-sixth of that. Before Christmas, expectations were raised, particularly among the workforce who have lived with uncertainty for a number of years, but still nothing is happening or at least nothing is publicly happening. Where is that at? Will certainty be brought to the matter before the tourism season kicks off?

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