Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This action plan for rural development is about joined-up thinking at a higher level and getting Departments to "rural proof" their policies and positively discriminate in favour of rural Ireland.

I have said this on a number of occasions and they will have to focus on rural Ireland. The Deputy mentioned the village of Moate, and I will be happy to visit. It is great to see communities coming together and coming up with their own ideas. The town and village enhancement scheme allows communities to develop local solutions for local issues.

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