Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)

Would the Minister of State consider introducing a red tape index in each Department and across Departments? This would allow for an instant review every three or four months. Some people believe the red tape simply exists and we cannot think outside the box. It is time to think outside the box of bureaucracy. I attended the Westmeath County Enterprise Board presentation last Friday week. The Minister of State is correct about the importance of county and city enterprise boards. While foreign direct investment and the work of IDA Ireland are very important, it is at a micro level that we will get over the hump. I ask the Minister of State to eliminate as much red tape as possible. He should slash and burn. He will be a hero if he does.

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