Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the Deputy and he is quite correct. We will begin budgetary negotiations again soon and I will fight for funding for SICAP, the community enhancement programme and the regeneration of north-east inner city Dublin, which Deputy Curran raised earlier. Many communities throughout the country need funding and I will make no apology in that regard. At budgetary level, I will fight to try to secure as much money as possible for SICAP, the community enhancement programme and all the programmes that assist disadvantaged people. If we cannot support and help people in disadvantaged areas, what can we do? With support from my Department, I will work hard to secure funding for the schemes.

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