Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am aware that the Fianna Fáil-led Government in 2006 established criteria for this scheme and unfortunately no part of Kildare was designated under CLÁR then. If there was to be a review of the process then perhaps the Minister of State might consider that while there is a perception of affluence in County Kildare, there are pockets and areas where we struggle and have challenges. It is very important. CLÁR is the kind of scheme that could target specific cases and projects in those areas. I ask that the Department would give consideration to a review of the areas that are designated for CLÁR and that places such as Kildare that do not have a designated area could then become eligible should the right project fit and come forward.

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