Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have dealt with some local authorities which had led council members to believe that projects were shovel ready when they were not. Anything that was shovel ready was considered.

Deputy Carey is quite correct that this is a great scheme. The funding is €1 billion over ten years and €315 million between 2019 and 2022. This scheme is going to work. These are major projects and schemes. I travel all over the country and I see the enthusiasm of people who are developing these fantastic schemes, including food and digital hubs. There will be lots of jobs and employment. Members can go to Athenry and Cork. There are fantastic schemes everywhere.

We were told again it would not happen and there would be no funding. The funding is there and it is happening.

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