Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Would it be possible to encourage the provision of what I would regard as basic locally required services, such as group water schemes, of which there is a significant dearth in many parts of the country, and the upgrading of many existing schemes and the provision of community facilities the modern dweller normally seeks throughout rural Ireland, in particular in the aftermath of Brexit when this country will come under pressure. The Border areas and Northern Ireland will come under pressure as well. There is a moral obligation on us in this part of this island to do what we can to enhance the facilities available and to make the country a better place in which to live and to come to.

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