The Taoiseach has denied that rural Ireland's economy is 'dead'.
Enda Kenny has admitted there have been financial 'catastrophes' but claims it's all about to change.
The Fine Gael leader has been responding to concerns over the slow pace of recovery outside urban areas - the latest survey shows that seven-out-of-10 people living in rural Ireland feel more effort is needed to promote job growth in their communities.
Mr Kenny says large international investment will help development outside our big cities:
