Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)

I could not agree more with the Minister of State. It is a wonderful concept. I am trying to ascertain how it will work in practice. He seemed to imply no extra staff will be available. The staff I have spoken to in Limerick told me they would not have the range of expertise to handle such inquiries. I am not referring to county enterprise board staff, rather to those they will presumably join in the local authority. Extra staff or very substantial retraining is required.

When does the Minster of State envisage the new body will be put in place? Will the new local enterprise centres have any power to give grants, equity funding or loans towards the establishment of businesses?

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