Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is why we provided funding for the Atlantic Economic Corridor, AEC, taskforce, which is advising the Government. The Deputy is correct in what he says but Commissioner Hogan understands the issues here. Indeed, at one time, he had responsibility for this Department and understands the difficulties and problems. He will be supporting us in every way he can. The Deputy is quite correct-----

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