Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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I will provide figures on the rural regeneration and development fund. Some 53 schemes were instigated by local authorities, 13 by departmental agencies, nine by the local development group and LEADER, eight by commercial semi-State companies and one by a third-level institution. The fund was open to the latter and to local development groups, agencies such as Údarás na Gaeltachta and local authorities. We held workshops and went out to the regions. We received very positive feedback from the communities. I am participating in the rural roadshows and listening to people on the ground.

The Deputy mentioned Athenry. That will be a tremendous development for the region.