Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I again appeal to the Minister to give particular consideration to the request of councils like those of Cavan and Monaghan. As he will know from the officials and from our councillors, the councils do a very good job but we have very serious problems at the minute. The incessant rainfall of the past few years, the increased cost of energy and the resultant increase in the cost of construction products have had a very significant effect. I assure the Minister that, at the earliest possible date he can allocate additional resources, that money will be put to good use in both Cavan and Monaghan.

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