Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The recommendations of the report included a call for a unified vision for Athlone and a joint local area plan along with a retail strategy. I imagine we would all agree that is needed. Monksland is part of the retail strategy.Both counties have six months to reply and present a view for a joint implementation plan. It is important to hear both sides of the debate. I am not familiar with all of it but I will be happy for the Minister to come the House.