Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I want to reassure the Deputy and everybody in the House that the Minister will take on board what he said. He has had discussions already with the Department. The important point is the valuable work being done by the Tidy Towns committees, which is so relevant when we talk about our environment, climate change and keeping communities tidy. The committees do a great deal of work on a voluntary basis picking up rubbish on a Saturday or whenever that has been dumped by people who are selfish. It is important that we recognise the work they do but also that we cite those who do not have any regard for the environment or pride in the areas in which they live. I hope we will see Kilkenny coming back up again-----

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