Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)

We should recognise somebody who started off small, as did Gerry Kelly and his wife, Mary. That is very important because they provide employment in that area and utilise a natural resource. We should encourage jobs in that particular area. I hope the Minister will not be found wanting.

In the Athlone, Tullamore and Mullingar, ATM, region, Mullingar is the principal town, irrespective of future events.

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