Pressure on Government to deliver in rural areas

Today’s Rural Equality Bill vote in Dáil Eireann, and the fallout from remarks made by former Western Development Commission chairman Paddy McGuinness, will put further pressure on the Government to deliver more of its commitment to support regional and rural progress.

Dáil debates on the Rural Equality Bill 2017 moved by Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim, Martin Kenny, have revealed deep rural dissatisfaction. However, an amendment put forward by the Government is expected to carry today’s vote.