Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

Enterprise Ireland earlier this year organised a two-day visit for a delegation from the Olympics to discuss business opportunities. In October, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, went to pitch on behalf of Irish firms such as building contractors, and Enterprise Ireland has held information evenings with the Olympics organisers. Up to 50 Irish firms are involved in that so all that is happening through Enterprise Ireland working with Irish firms.

With regard to the tourism sector, all the contacts have been made but contracts have not yet been signed; that will happen next year. There will be a positive spin-off, as we are also trying to work with other countries to add Ireland to the visit to London. The issue is being worked at through different levels.

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