Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy is correct that some of the schemes he mentioned would probably fit in my Department. However, as he knows, we put this new Department together in the last year. I am happy with it and the results of the schemes I have established. I can give the Deputy some figures in that regard. When I am at the Cabinet table I watch the decisions being made and make sure everything is rural proofed. I make sure Ministers are accountable to rural Ireland and I am very pleased with the way my colleagues have responded. At the end of this week we will produce an update on the report on the action plan-----

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