Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before we conclude on this subhead, which covers rural recreation, CLÁR, the walks scheme and the town and village renewal scheme, my experience in County Clare has been favourable and I have seen the transformative effect that these schemes have on local rural areas. As the Minister will be aware, Clare County Council set up a rural strategy, which he launched, that the council developed in conjunction with various stakeholders. It is fantastic. I happened to visit the council and meet its director of rural development, Mr. Leonard Cleary, who is doing a wonderful job, to discuss CLÁR. We in Clare have been allowed 15 new projects, with 60 on the books. If the Minister could give a few extra euro to County Clare, we would welcome it.