Michael Collins (Cork South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. I am in not here to criticise him in any way for what he is doing because he could do no better than he has done to date. It is simply a matter of encouraging a deeper look to determine whether there could be an extra allocation of funding at the end of this year. In south west Cork I know of €2 million or €3 million worth of projects seeking funding. Those involved cannot get it because they have an allocation and they are trying to work through that allocation. That allocation was not in place two or three years ago although it was desperately needed at the time. Yet, it is in place now. The money is welcome but I appeal to the Minister to concentrate and take a closer look. It could help areas like Castletownbere, the road out to Mizen Head and back into Skibbereen, as well as Bantry and such places. Projects in these areas are seeking funding allocations.

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I would appreciate if the Minister would consider giving extra investment for it this year.

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