James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)

Given the fact that the Government's main focus is on economic recovery and job creation, when can we expect the collective investment schemes consolidation Bill to be introduced in the House? Rural capitals such as Longford and Mullingar seem neglected as far as job creation is concerned. There is a deficit and little investment has been made in those towns since the Government took office. I would like a more balanced level of development across the country. Jobs have been announced for Dublin, Galway, Cork and the other main population centres, but I want fair play to be dished out to rural areas like Longford, Mullingar and their respective counties.

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