The Taoiseach says more work needs to be done before plans to turn Athlone into a green city can fully progress.
Developer Sean Mulryan and Ballymore hope to complete the project by 2040.
Following a presentation to Roscommon councillors last month, Mulryan said the Government now needs to progress the plans.
But, speaking in Ballinasloe this afternoon, Taoiseach Micheal Martin says more discussion is needed with local authorities: