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

I will do that. I spoke with the chief executive of IDA Ireland in connection with how important it is to progress investment in the midlands and in Longford town. The Deputy quite rightly points out the significant offering in Longford. The infrastructure is improving. One can see the N4, now obviously the preferred route, coming to the fore. It is an important artery of connectivity into the west and the north west. It is also for Longford town and for those employers that continue to have operations there.

We will absolutely do our very best, working with the Deputy, to ensure that comes to pass and in the context of continuing the strong investment of very good companies in Longford, improving the infrastructure and all the other important things outlined in our capital plan in order that Longford will continue to be a strong location for FDI and will continue offer high-quality jobs to people in the region.

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