Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I certainly will. The Deputy has made a fair point. I thoroughly agree with her that funding was not disbursed equally throughout the country. Some communities had to fight harder than others to draw down funding from the Department. If the scheme is reopened, I give the Deputy a guarantee that it will be fair and equitable. Every region and disadvantaged area will be considered and will be dealt with fairly.

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