James Breen (Clare, Independent)

The Minister did not listen to what I said. I welcome both the schemes and the progress made. I wish to ascertain how the Minister arrived at the figure of €8.8 million. How many houses were included in the make-up of the amount? Why did the Minister ask for the scheme to be trimmed after the €8.8 million had been allocated? I welcome the scheme with open arms and I will help the Minister in every way to progress it. I was trying to achieve this during my 26 years as a county councillor in Clare County Council without success but I am here in this House now and I want to help the Minister in every way I can.

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