Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I join other speakers and will not go back over what has been said because I am conscious of time. I will add something a little different from what Mr. Swift had to say about the enterprise boards. Having served on my local enterprise board for 15 years, I am aware of how important it has been in the lives of small business.

That needs to be built on, certainly. In terms of business development north and south of the Border - I hope we will not go back to any border - I think it is important for there to be more co-operation and support around the enterprise boards. I agree with what my other colleagues have said also. I welcome everyone present.