Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Conor D McGuinness addresses the committee on the balance between capital and operational funding and raises concerns about gaps in community infrastructure and childcare that are affecting rural towns like Dungarvan. He warns that declaring the capital side 'fixed' risks complacency, and he highlights how shortages in community childcare contribute to rising unemployment among younger women.
Chapters:
00:00 Opening and caution on capital funding
00:40 Example: Dungarvan infrastructure gap
01:36 Risk of reduced capital funding
02:00 Operational costs and Leader funding
02:22 Community organisations under pressure
03:13 Childcare shortages in rural areas
04:17 Rural homelessness and transport impact
05:10 Challenges for small childcare providers
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Conor D McGuinness addresses the committee on the balance between capital and operational funding and raises concerns about gaps in community infrastructure and childcare that are affecting rural towns like Dungarvan. He warns that declaring the capital side 'fixed' risks complacency, and he highlights how shortages in community childcare contribute to rising unemployment among younger women.
Chapters:
00:00 Opening and caution on capital funding
00:40 Example: Dungarvan infrastructure gap
01:36 Risk of reduced capital funding
02:00 Operational costs and Leader funding
02:22 Community organisations under pressure
03:13 Childcare shortages in rural areas
04:17 Rural homelessness and transport impact
05:10 Challenges for small childcare providers
🇮🇪 Irish politics in one place! Visit https://videoparliament.ie
📽 Watch speeches by TDs, Senators and MEPs.
🔔 Subscribe, like and share!
Source: Oireachtas (oireachtas.ie), public broadcasts.
We publish material from all political parties — no commentary, no bias. We help you see the full picture and draw your own conclusions. If you spot an error, let us know by email.
Your vote matters!
