Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)

I am sure the Taoiseach will agree with me on one point, namely that Deputy Lowry is a very able politician. Will the Taoiseach clarify whether there would be no capital allocations for projects in north Tipperary, such as roads projects, infrastructural projects, schools building projects and repairs, if it were not for Deputy Lowry's agreement and support of the Government? Where does the Taoiseach's colleague, Deputy Hoctor, fit in? Deputy Lowry claims credit for every development in north Tipperary but claims no responsibility for any service removed.

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