Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I raise the issue of the community enhancement programme, which as stated earlier was an amalgamation last year between RAPID and the previous scheme. A substantial amount of funding was made available last year which was very welcome and made a big difference in many areas throughout the country. This year, however, there is a much smaller pot. I would welcome the Minister telling us today that he will make a further investment in these communities in the coming months to ensure they get at least the level of funding that was available last year. When I stay in Dublin, I stay in the north inner city and I see in many cases that these-----

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