Rose Conway Walsh (Sinn Fein)
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I will finish by outlining a major concern. One may look at the economy in terms of pursuing full employment and charging ahead, but the regions have been left behind. The main focus of these funds, therefore, should be on rural Ireland and the regions in terms of the development of infrastructure and investment in same whether that is in broadband, Knock Airport and other infrastructure. The Minister knows that such focus makes economic sense because there is a multiplier effect.

I firmly believe that the best way to combat any external shock is to have investment in the regions in our telecommunications and other infrastructure. That will see us through the next storm.