Seán Kyne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the Chairman. He referred to the Government and twilight. It has been a fairly long twilight. Hopefully, there will be a new Government soon.

This is an area with significant potential. Many small businesses do not have that online presence. The trading online voucher scheme is hugely important in establishing that presence. Once it is established and once one puts in the basics such as software to pay online, etc.s, the potential can be huge.

The Chairman referred to milliners, shoemakers and craftspeople. There is much happening in the Gaeltacht, as well as outside it in County Clare, and our islands. The possibilities are endless. I am sure he will explore this in his term as a Deputy with the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation to see what else can be done in promoting online presence. More importantly, indigenous businesses must be able to grow the national market to ensure people are aware that when they go online they can buy Irish but also that these companies can sell abroad. The potential in Clare, rural and urban Ireland is significant. We have seen it in some companies that are now listed on the Stock Exchange but started off on a small basis.