Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I launched the strategy only last week. I will engage with islanders and there will be representation on the interdepartmental group. They have welcomed it. As I was about to say earlier, this is a living document and, as with any policy, it can change. I want to hear from islanders on the interdepartmental group at which they will be represented, regarding what is working and how we can make it better and how we can change what is not working. As I said, the strategy was launched only last week. I want to ensure there will be a good geographical spread and to look at the best way to achieve that. It has been welcomed by the island communities, who will be at the table. They will be there, along with representatives of the other Departments, and we will hear from them. I insisted that islanders be at the table because they know what is happening on the ground. I will have further details shortly, given I launched the strategy only last Wednesday, and I will be happy to hear the Deputy's views on the matter.

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