Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am glad I have the opportunity to ask this question. I did not think I would, given the time restrictions. I will go back to the funding for the islands and recognising the islands as one subregional area. The Minister said she has had interaction with the islands and has brought changes but the islands have asked for that recognition. When the Minister brought in those changes, which I resume are positive, what interaction did she have with the island representatives? She should bear in mind that we had a packed AV room in November where they told us how important this recognition was.

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