Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

County Louth was fortunate enough to be designated as part of the Border, midlands and western, BMW, region and to enjoy the benefits arising from that. It has not been included in the greater Dublin area for the purposes of this Bill because it cannot be designated as belonging to both regions. As Senator Ryan observed, however, there is provision to extend that definition and the Dublin transport authority can make recommendations in this regard. I am familiar with the area to which the Senator refers, which is just beyond the Meath border, and there is merit in considering its inclusion.