Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

We are very conscious of a number of areas where we would like to have money to implement programmes that were brought to our attention through the RAPID programmes. I am very committed to the RAPID and regeneration programmes, as is the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan. We are, unfortunately, in a bailout programme and cash is not as plentiful as it was. Therefore, we are quite straight with people. If we find savings during the course of the year from projects that are under way, we will be glad to redirect some of those resources to areas of greatest need, including the areas mentioned by the Deputy.

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