They are pushing to ensure the park is on the IDA’s radar and gets site visits to highlight the available spaces to prospective companies.

One can hear all the bad news but 70 new jobs per day were created last year by Irish business people, foreign direct investment, small businesses, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland. While that is the good news, I am conscious of those who have not got on to the jobs ladder. Coming from an education background, I know every mother wants the best for their children and wants them to have a good job. That is my aim too. We should not be looking down our noses at the smaller jobs. Parents need to start thinking about apprenticeships for their children, as it is not all about getting a degree. There is so much more to be done.