Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy's last question pertained to this programme, which represents a significant fillip. The investment by my Department in rural recreation is also creating jobs. A lot is happening and more is planned.

The project introduced under the CLÁR programme to provide three phase electricity to small businesses was a major step in the right direction because many businesses in rural areas found their expansion plans stymied by single phase power.

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