Vol. 440 No. 4
87 Mr. Nealon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if the cross-Border road at Dooard, Rossinver, County Leitrim, on the main Manorhamilton/Garrison road will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The subject of cross-Border road closures is discussed on a regular basis within the framework of the Anglo-Irish Intergovernmental Conference, most recently at the meeting held in London on 10 March 1994.
In that context, I have drawn particular attention to the adverse economic and social consequences of this policy for the Border areas of County Leitrim, including at Dooard. I had the opportunity to see the situation at first hand and to hear the views of local public representatives when I visited the area last year.
While there is at present no indication that the British authorities intend to rescind the closure order in effect at Dooard, the Deputy can be assured that I will continue to urge that all such orders, including that at Dooard, should be kept under review, and only maintained where they are strictly required.
