Ms Karen Hynes:

The LEOs recruit for the mentoring panels. They make sure that there is sufficient expertise on the mentoring panels for the different training requirements and the needs of the local businesses. They can look to bring external consultants and mentors onto the panels. There is an opportunity for them to identify what is needed locally, recruit and then get that. The benefit of the LEOs being embedded in the local authorities is they are very connected and embedded in the communities. They are able to respond to the local needs and support local enterprise and economic development.