John Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The programme for Government gives a significant commitment that all decisions and policies by the Government would be rural proofed. On 30 October this year the Department of Rural and Community Development wrote to every community service programme run by Pobal to inform them a review is to be carried out. Will the Taoiseach consult with his Minister to confirm this review is in line with the policy, which looks to expand and support services as opposed to cutting a very fine and valuable service in many places, including in my town of Ballyheigue where a very successful community service programme is operational? The programme's continued success is critical to the success of the town itself.

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