The Local Fianna Fáil general election candidate was speaking after the party launched “A Manifesto for Rural Ireland” – a comprehensive policy document that provides a credible plan to support the development of rural parish communities and balanced regional development. "Our main focus will be on delivering high speed broadband and mobile coverage across to every town, village and rural area in Ireland by investing €325 million into the service. We will invest in broadband in areas where private providers will not service as it is not of financial interest to them. Areas...

Government’s War on Rural Ireland Continues – Troy - Fianna Fáil will reverse regressive government cuts to farm assist and double Rural Social Scheme numbers - Fianna Fáil General Election candidate says this Government’s blatant neglect of rural Ireland and farmers is continuing unabated. The General Election candidate for Westmeath/Longford says his party is the only one offering a real alternative to the rural rampage which has been carried out under Fine Gael and Labour’s watch. “This Government has completely abandoned rural Ireland. It has emerged that only 11,500 farmers succeeded into gaining entry...