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THE GEE SPOT

What should the main priorities be for the north west? The local supermarket owner, Eamon Gee, argues that people here must speak with a united voice if there's to be any hope of their ideas being implemented. At Eamon's request, the Paul McFadden Show invited listeners to come up with a suggestion for just ONE thing that could help revive Derry's economy.

  • Independent University,
  • Integrated Transport System,
  • Advanced Manufacturing Park,
  • Peace Institute,
  • Cultural Festival.
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UNIVERSITY

Eamon Gee, the supermarket owner, says you can't always get what you want. But if you come up with a single big idea, that everyone backs, there's a chance it might just happen. His idea - a 10,000 student independent university.

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INTEGRATED TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Tour guide, Martin McCrossan, says the city needs new infrastructure - light railway, motorway, planes, and waterboats.

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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PARK

Liam Gallagher, a member of Derry Trades Council, calls for an advanced manufacturing park backed by a state-of-the-art manufacturing research and development centre.

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PEACE INSTITUTE

The community activist, Jon McCourt, wants to see an international peace institute.

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TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

Jack McCauley, the Principal of St Patrick's and St Bridget's College in Claudy says we must "take responsibility for our own success".

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CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Niall McCaughan from the Playhouse claims a cultural festival would generate income for Derry.

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WISHLIST

A successful local businessman writes to Paul to call for a list of new developments.

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Your City, Your Say.

Garvan's vision..»

Into the West..»

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