Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the announcement in A Programme for a Partnership Government of a new Department with the Minister at the helm that will have a renewed focus on making rural Ireland more sustainable. It is very important to mirror the action plan for jobs and have a number of key targets set out clearly with clear timelines for implementation. I would be grateful if the Minister could provide an update in respect of the action plan for rural development.

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