John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy has misread the situation entirely. If he had listened to the reply, he would have heard that the larger cities did not get the aid. For example, a large number of companies have entered Sligo and the Border region. The Deputy can shake his head as much as he likes, but that is a fact.

The Government secured a good deal on regional aid. The Government's job is to work with the IDA and Enterprise Ireland. It has been successful, although investment has not been seen in every region. The next tranche of the Government's strategy is to encourage enterprise. The regional aid should be a major help in that regard. Large cities are not getting the aid. That is a fact.

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