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There are many rumblings in the aftermath of the Local Elections as to the internal health of Fine Gael in east and north Mayo and recent mayoral and cathaoirleach elections are adding to the ether.

Deputy Michael Ring has accused the Government of turning its back on the west of Ireland by delaying vital infrastructural projects. The Fine Gael spokesperson on community, rural, and Gaeltacht affairs, Deputy Michael Ring, said he was particularly frustrated over the inordinate delay in extending the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme from Srah to Westport.

Billions of euros worth of gas and oil lie off the west coast and around the Lough Allen basin, but Ireland is not exploiting these natural resources to its own advantage.

The Minister for Environment and Local Government John Gormley has come in for sharp criticism from Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny regarding payments to Mayo County Council for funding under the housing aid grants administered by local authorities. The situation is so dire at present that Mayo County Council does not have the financial resources to continue approving grants leaving many people without the necessary funding to carry out essential repairs to their homes.

Labour TD for Westmeath/Longford, Deputy Willie Penrose, has raised the issue of the Government’s decision to close the District Veterinary Office (DVO) in Mullingar with the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries & Food, Brendan Smith.

How many of these do you know? Lee Sharpe, Alan Shortt, MacLean Burke, John McGuire, Sean Gallagher, Joe O'Shea, Jack Sheedy, Paul Martin, Rob Ross and Ben Clark. They're all described 'as well known personalities' by RTE and took part in a recent charity boxing tournament, Lord Of The Rings. They may be 'household names' somewhere, but definitely not in the Cleere household.

Not sure what happened to last week’s column, which disappeared into the great internet black hole. It meant that the hurlers had to take the field without my good luck wishes, but, as it turned out, they weren't needed anyway.

An Taoiseach Brian Cowen has expressed positive assurance to Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Beverley Flynn that the Government is fully aware of the importance of the N5. The Taoiseach told the Fianna Fáil deputy that he and the Minister for Transport would do everything possible to help maintain jobs and develop manufacturing opportunities in the west.

An Taoiseach Brian Cowen launched Fáilte Ireland’s autumn initiative with the publication of a new great value Discover Ireland holiday supplement for September and October. Each copy of the supplement contains special offers from tourism businesses in Ireland, including the west, and includes a special offer cheque worth €50 which is ready for use in selected venues. The initiative, which is part of Fáilte Ireland’s year round promotion of Ireland as a home holiday and short break destination, aims to give local tourism businesses a boost for the months ahead.

Fianna Fáil TD Beverley Flynn claims that Ireland badly needs a Yes vote on October 2 due to the fact that “Ireland today is facing unprecedented economic challenges and we need a Europe which can work effectively to help us and all countries work for recovery.”