On pages 27 and 28 of the programme for a partnership Government, reference is made to introducing a scheme similar to the existing Living City initiative which would regenerate town centres and villages throughout the country, including in places such as Dundalk and Ardee. This is described as a year 1 action. Can the Taoiseach confirm when we can expect legislation before the House that will underpin this commitment?

I am not sure what stage it is at with regard to the context of the programme that is to be launched next week in respect of rural Ireland but I will advise the Deputy of the progress that has been made in respect of it.