Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Government has pledged €30 million over the next five years to renew rural towns and villages. How much of that is included in the new rural action plan? Is it old money which is being regurgitated? There are some serious questions as to what exactly was announced and whether it is the same money. One cannot pay lip-service to rural Ireland. It is vital we deal with it in a meaningful and forthright manner.

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