Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)

We have the lowest level of unemployment ever in County Meath. The Government continues to provide infrastructure in the county. Up until 1997, Meath's economic development was hindered by a lack of infrastructure, but we have rectified that and turned it around.

I agree with Deputy Connolly with regard to the issue of the M3. It is time that every Deputy — and prospective Deputy — put his or her cards on the table with regard to that issue. People cannot talk out of both sides of their mouth. Before he was elected, Deputy English organised meetings throughout County Meath to oppose the M3.

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