James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)

The suspension of installation aid will force many young farmers to emigrate to the detriment of the farming sector.

Longford is suffering from the Government's callous disregard for the economic development of the midlands. Cutback after cutback and multiple business closures are attacking the fabric of our society, with families forced to bear the brunt of this. It is time to halt this decline and to restore confidence in the economic potential of County Longford.

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