Dr. Carol Gibbons:

The Senator mentioned Galway specifically. The regional enterprise fund is incredibly important in delivering that infrastructural need across the country. Galway, in particular, and the wider region have seen growth in enterprise in the form of companies. Chanelle Pharma is one such company of which the Senator would be aware. Specifically our focus with respect to Galway would be to continue the work on the ground, to embed more med-tech, to look at more entrepreneur development and to work hand in hand with our regional executive and directors and with Galway City Innovation District in particular. I would also mention the imminent announcement by the Government of the regional enterprise plans. The priority across the regions is very important.

As the Senator is aware, we have worked hand in hand with those committees to prioritise Enterprise Ireland's strategy across the regions to 2024. We have also prioritised working with our colleagues in the LEOs. I hope that answers the question.