Policy for rural islands 'nearing completion'

It's been 26 years since the Government last published an islands policy. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Work on forming the Government’s first islands policy in 26 years is nearing completion, Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys revealed in the Dail.

She said the process has taken longer than she would have liked, but she was determined to take the time necessary to get it right.