The Inagh-based CEO of Muintir na Tíre believes the government could be making strides in rural development – even without a big budget.
It’s after Minister Michael Ring launched a ‘ferocious’ attack on the Cabinet over the funding allocation for the Department of Rural and Community Development in Budget 2018.
A total of €19 million was awarded to the department – marking a 12 percent increase in the previous year, something that has seen criticism.
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But Niall Garvey believes there’s still work to be done that doesn’t require additional funding.
You can listen back to Niall speaking to Clare FM’s Morning Focus below:
