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

I welcome the response. I think we are approaching this in the correct manner in having an action plan. Finea in County Westmeath has faced huge challenges. The huge Mr. Crumb factory is located there and cannot get sufficient broadband, which is a huge challenge for it. We need to do the things we spoke about such as a co-ordinated plan to ensure we encourage sustainable employment in the region and in turn revitalise the region. It is very important that we continue on that path. I also welcome the town and village regeneration scheme which tries to promote good sustainable projects. We went through a very tough time but the Minister is co-ordinating it well and I encourage her to keep going on this path. Hopefully, we can learn the lessons of the past and ensure that we have renewed investment in rural Ireland.

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