Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

During the tenure of the Government rural Ireland has been hurt a great deal. I refer to the Bill brought forward by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, the closure of post offices, mentioned by Deputy MacSharry, and the closing down of Bord na Móna in the heart of the country. Counties such as Kildare, Offaly, Longford and Roscommon and villages such as Bracknagh and Daingean are being seriously hurt and affected. I refer to rural areas, even the town of Edenderry.

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