John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 284: To ask the Minister for Finance if, with regard to the €75 billion which is due to be spent on infrastructure between 2007 and 2013 under the New National Development Plan, Counties Sligo and Leitrim will be targeted to bring growth to the region; the amount of funding that will be ringfenced for Counties Sligo and Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25049/06]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The preparation of the next NDP (2007-2013) is proceeding at present. The NDP will be a high level strategic document which will set out a clear framework for investment priorities over the period to 2013. It will encompass 7 year indicative allocations at national level rather than the current two region level. Allocations will not be set out at county level. A key objective of the NDP will be the promotion of balanced regional development in line with the National Spatial Strategy.

The NDP will also give priority to North/South co-operation. Such co-operation should be of particular benefit to Border counties.