Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)

The community employment schemes, which have been a central part of the FÁS programme, are vital and should be supported.

I will conclude on today's announcement by the Government regarding the Leader programme. The Leader programme injects approximately €14 million into my constituency by way of various projects. This funding is vitally important in sustaining rural communities, assisting in the growth and development of small businesses and the development of tourism projects which will bring a level of economic success to those regions.

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