Dunlop calls on Government to intervene in Causeway row

12.00.00am GMT Mon 27th Jan 2003

North Antrim Alliance representative has said the Government should intervene in the Giant's Causeway dispute over a new tourist facility.

Ms Dunlop expressed concern over the announcement that Moyle District Council has approved a 'paltry' £1million project to develop the facilities at the Causeway.

Ms Dunlop said: "I am pleased that the Council has managed to find a way forward in the development of the Causeway site but am horrified that only £1million will be spent on it. There is absolutely no way this will go far enough to develop facilities that are fitting for a World Heritage site and the main tourist attraction in the whole island of Ireland."

"Any development in this area is very sensitive, situated so close to such an environmental treasure. I would urge Minister Mr Ian Pearson to intervene and provide additional funding to ensure that an appropriate facility is developed that complements the Causeway and provides facilities of a high standard for the half a million visitors who travel from around the world to this tourist attraction yearly."

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