The Tánaiste says there are no plans to upgrade the Athlone to Boyle road.
Local Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly called for it to be classified as a national primary route in the Dáil.
He said it would improve road safety and enhance balanced regional development.
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Deputy Daly says the upgrade of the N61 is badly needed:
But Tánaiste Simon Harris says there are no plans for an upgrade:
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