Mary White (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am delighted that Fáilte Ireland and the National Roads Authority have supported my initiative. This is about jobs. As my colleagues know, 99% of the time when I speak here, I talk about jobs and employment. My motive in establishing Lir Chocolates in the 1980s was to create employment. There was an issue about the requirement for 50,000 visitors in order to qualify for a sign. However, as I pointed out to the National Roads Authority, it is not possible to get the 50,000 visitors without the road sign. However, they have all agreed and the Moneygall people are delighted that the sign will be erected shortly. I acknowledge the work of my colleagues, Deputy Barry Cowen and Councillor Peter Ormond, who supported me in this initiative.