Recommendations of the ETF

. Establishment of an enterprise centre in Swords. Two sites identified. (Current status: Awaiting implementation)

. Establishment of an enterprise centre in Swords. Two sites identified. (Current status: Awaiting implementation)

. The National Conference Centre should be located in the area. (The Phoenix Park development is now the likely location)

. Swords Castle should be developed as a major cultural, educational, tourist and commercial amenity. (Awaiting implementation)

. The LRT system should include a connection between Dublin Airport and the city centre. (This was rejected)

. The development of a major industrial park. (48 acres were acquired last October; site work and planning applications for two factories are in progress)

. The establishment of a pilot/technical school at Gormanston military airfield. (No decision taken on this proposal)

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