Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Táim ag éisteacht leis na Teachtaí agus tuigim go bhfuil deacrachtaí faoi leith ag na hoileáin. I understand that this is mixed up with other funding under the LAGs. I am stating here that there will be a two-step process now. It is possible for eligible groups to apply for approval and to form an LAG before the CAP strategic plan it decided. After this strategic plan has been approved, that is the point at which the different local action groups will be named. I know that the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, understands this. I will also say this to her. As Deputy Doherty has said, I am familiar with the islands and we have connected some of them to fibre broadband off the coast and we will be putting particular interest into ensuring that the islands get what they need. These are particular areas which can benefit from renewable energy and need special attention.

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