Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for saying the Government is committed to the development of the three centres. I ask that we progress all of them, particularly the one in Granard in respect of which the Minister of State said there seems to be change from what was initially planned for, namely, an operational lease model, and that they are looking to purchase a site. Will the Minister of State tell me which location this is planned for? This seems to have deviated from what was originally planned and my understanding of what was going to be developed.

The original bidder in Ballymahon has now gone. The expression of interest competition should be initiated by 24 May and not pushed down. I intend to ensure those dates are adhered to. I thank the Minister of State for the commitment that has been given that these will be provided in County Longford.