I welcome the recent Government announcement of €40 million in grant funding for gateway and hub towns in Ireland. It is from the European Regional Development Fund and the scheme will enable investment in sustainable transport and urban regeneration projects. The main aim of the ERDF programme is to improve urban environments and revitalise many urban areas throughout the country. I am very pleased to welcome the allocation of €2 million which will be used to enhance Clanbrassil Street and the area of St. Nicholas's in Dundalk. It will enhance the main street of the town and the church area and is to be welcomed.