Johnny Brady (Meath, Fianna Fail)

As the Minister stated, we have delivered an enormous amount into County Meath since 1997. It would be marvellous to have another Deputy in a position to deliver more. I am sure it will happen. It is vital we elect a man who can deliver because none of the other candidates, if elected, will be in a position to deliver to County Meath in the same manner as myself, the Minister and Deputy Mary Wallace have in the past eight years.

Not too long ago, in the 1980s, young people had to emigrate. However, thanks to Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats, young people can stay at home. They have jobs in this country, and do not have to emigrate any more.

Our party has been fully behind the M3 since the day it was mentioned. We will continue to be so until it is built. It will be this Government which provides the M3.

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