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

This action plan was developed as a result of widespread consultation and comes on foot of the CEDRA report, chaired by Pat Spillane. One of the first recommendations of the commission was that the Government reinvigorate its approach to support for rural economic development by preparing a clear and committed rural economic development policy statement. That is what the action plan is. The commission also recommended setting up a policy delivery and co-ordination mechanism and that is what this will do. I will monitor progress on this plan, which contains 275 actions, very closely.

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