Michael Moynihan
Question:15. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Regional and Rural Affairs last met; when it will next meet; and the number of times it met in 2016. [17991/17]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017
15. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Regional and Rural Affairs last met; when it will next meet; and the number of times it met in 2016. [17991/17]
View answerThe Cabinet Committee on Regional and Rural Affairs met on four occasions in 2016, following the formation of the Government. It last met on 12th December 2016 and is due to meet again on 9th May 2017. The Committee provides a whole of government approach to growth in the rural economy as well as supporting quality of life and local service delivery in the regions. This includes supporting the development and implementation of the Action Plan for Rural Development. The Monitoring Group for the Plan, chaired by Minister Humphreys, met on March 23rd and will meet again on July 20th.