Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I really appreciate the Minister's response. Looking at every rural town and village across the State, particularly against the backdrop of the recovery from the economic crisis, there is a great deal of dereliction and vacancy. It is clear that this particular policy, as originally envisaged and now as an improved scheme, is really the foundation for co-ordinating the various funding streams that are available through various Departments, including the Minister's Department. It is really important to highlight the work of our colleague, the Minister of State at the Department, Deputy Joe O'Brien. One of the towns in our constituency, Lusk, was successful in its town centre first application. This is an essential part of the Lusk vision for 2030, which is a great opportunity to evaluate the community using the various officers that are going to be appointed. When does the Minister expect the rural regeneration officers to be appointed?

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