Jackie's Deal

Constituency projects which Mr Healy-Rae says he has secured because of his ongoing support for the Government:

Constituency projects which Mr Healy-Rae says he has secured because of his ongoing support for the Government:

Replacement industry for the Pretty Polly plant in Killarney.

The Rosenbluth travel call centre, in Killarney, secured with the help of his Fianna Fail constituency colleague, Mr John O'Donoghue.

Extensive repairs to roads in his constituency, costing several million pounds.

The construction of a new pier in Cromane, costing a few million pounds.

Remedial work on small piers and harbours.

Funding for sewerage schemes - the Rathmore and Farranfore schemes have been sanctioned.

The inclusion of Kerry and Clare with the counties nominated for maximum EU funding by the Government. The two counties were excluded when the plan was sent to Brussels.

The inclusion of Kerry South farmers in the fodder scheme introduced by the Government in 1998.

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