ICOS' Siobhán Mehigan says rural economy must be central focus for new government

The general election is heading for its climax on Friday. The media are heading for overdrive. The electorate are possibly less enthused but they do need to vote, as should everyone in rural Ireland to ensure that their voice is heard.

A new government will be formed and they’ll be off and running.

It would be a real shame, however, if the content of all the debates, the proposals, arguments and commentaries are not heeded and integrated in large measure into the next programme for government.