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James Browne: I think it's a social good for somebody to be able to live where their family lives, where their friends are, where they…

On the recordJune 30, 2026
I think it's a social good for somebody to be able to live where their family lives, where their friends are, where they grew up, and it adds to that local community.
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James Browne
Fianna Fáil
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of rural living.

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