If Brian Cowen was serious about Regeneration in Limerick, he would have put a serious person in the cabinet to drive it forward. Can we take this as a confirming message that it is a pipe dream?
Good for Tony Killeen on recognition of his services here-to-fore, and no doubt Limerick will feel benefit in his undoubted efforts for Shannon in the renewed context of his appointment.
But what about Denis Brosnan’s Task Group and unemployment in Limerick. All concerned for Limerick should make noise about this failed reshuffle. Its not good enough, and perhaps we are to blame if we dont beat our own drum loud enough. FF have let Limerick down so badly time and time again. Time to reflect that in the opinion polls next time round. Or maybe we are happy to keep doing what we are doing…and keep getting what we have got?
Please Minister Killeen, the Mid-West needs a strong capital at it’s heart. You know the importance of Cities and their influence on wider regional growth and prosperity. Please do all you can to ensure Limerick gets it’s plan for Regeneration off the ground (in real terms), support not hinder a boundary extension, get and stay behind Denis Brosnan’s task force, and do what ever has to be done to rid Shannon Airport of DAA for once and for all and allow it to compete unshackled by the negative forces that gravitate everything in Dublin’s favour.
David Bourke 