Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I intend to see through broad Government funding mechanisms and ensure there will be adequate funding available for the islands. I do not think it would be appropriate to get into a specific identifiable figure for the following reason. A tendering process is ongoing which, legally, needs to be seen through. Having said that, as part of the process, I have indicated to the Deputy that the two Departments which have some responsibility - my Department and the Department run by my colleague, Deputy Humphreys - are collaborating and discussions are ongoing to ensure services for the islands will be maintained because of the valuable work done.

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