Mr. Peter Davitt:

We seek the committee's support and endorsement in promoting the development initiative. We have a strong commitment from the technology sector and our IT companies to initiate this programme. We want the same support and encouragement from the Government and from education and training providers. We are anxious to get the first of the pilot projects up and running by the end of this year. This is an opportunity and a good-news story. There are job opportunities that can be readily exploited, and we can increase the attraction of Ireland through initiatives such as this for further FDI.