Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 17 October 2024

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Supplementary)

5:30 pm

Photo of Louise O'ReillyLouise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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My final question relates to the disruptive technologies and innovation fund. I understand from the Minister of State's contribution that there are a number of reasons why almost a quarter of that money was not used. Is there a concern there? I can see the reasons why but given that it is a fund that should be oversubscribed, is there any concern? Has the Department undertaken any specific work to understand why that money has not been utilised?

Is there any concern at departmental level?