The divide between rural and urban Ireland has grown in recent years. But, has Covid and the rise of working from home given us an opportunity to change things? We spoke to Minister for Rural Development Heather Humphreys about her plan for rural Ireland. As well as that, callers got in touch to tell us what they think needs to happen.

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