An Taoiseach Mícheál Martin has appointed a Carlow/Kilkenny TD as Fianna Fáil spokesperson for Rural Affairs.
Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere will take on the role alongside his existing position as partys agricultutal spokesperson.
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Deputy Cleere told KCLR News he’s looking forward to helping deliver commitments aimed at supporting and revitalising rural Ireland.
“Coming from rural Skeoughvosteen in Kilkenny, the issues facing rural communities are very close to me, so it is an honour to take on the role of Fianna Fáil spokesperson for Rural Affairs.
“Rural Ireland is the heart of our country, from our farms and small businesses to the communities that keep our towns and villages alive. My focus will be on supporting farmers, strengthening rural services and ensuring people can live and work in the communities they grew up in.”
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“When rural Ireland does well the whole country does well. It is essential that rural Ireland remains at the forefront of national policy. My job will be to make sure rural voices are heard loudly in Dublin and that decisions taken in Leinster House work for people on the ground.
“To put it simply, decisions made in Dublin must work for people in rural Ireland.”
