AGREEMENT has been reached on the drafting of a masterplan for the long-term infrastructure development of North Tipperary, Limerick city and Co Limerick.

BUSINESS groups across the west coast will today launch a joint campaign to reinstate Heathrow flights at Shannon Airport.

THE working group set up by the troubled Shannon Foynes Port Company (SPFC) has commenced its deliberations on the future of the 44-acre docklands and a further 36 acres of adjoining property.

THE Limerick Docklands Initiative (LDI), which involves a master plan for the future development of 44 acres at the city’s port, was back on track last night.

Mary Dundon, Political Reporter

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern was yesterday warned by a powerful lobby group of the dangers in opening up transatlantic air travel without conditions to safeguard Shannon.

A MAJOR planning guidelines strategy was launched by the Mid-West Regional Authority yesterday.

Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent