Budget should preserve fabric of rural life, say Sinn Féin

Government policy must be rural proofed to ensure that the maximum number of people are kept on the land and to preserve the fabric of rural life.

That’s the view of Sinn Féin which has called on the new Minister of State for Rural Affairs Ann Phelan to ensure that this is done in the upcoming budget

Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh said decisions should be examined before being put into effect.