In Limerick, a ten million pound Tourism Development Plan has been announced by Defence Minister, Michael Noonan. The plan will concentrate on the medieval quarter of the city.

Report shows interview with Michael Noonan who outlines details of the project.

Kings Island Parish area of Limerick City, which has been singled out for development.

Construction work being carried out in the area.

Members of local bodies gathered for the announcement.

Interview with Councillor Paddy Madden, Lord Mayor of Limerick, who talks of the tourist potential of the project.

St. Mary’s Cathedral and surrounding areas including corporation houses that will be demolished to allow for the development.

Interview with Michael Noonan who say that the people who are to lose their houses have responded positively to the project.

The reporter is Michael Walsh.

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