Dáil debates
Thursday, 10 July 2014
Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions
Local Enterprise Offices Establishment
10:00 am
Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source
I have no doubt the Minister of State is correct and that the two officials, Mr. Hugh Reilly and Ms Jackie Maguire, will do a tremendous job. My concern is with the whole of the State, which has seen a transition period. From what I hear, that has not been completely smooth, with LEOs not being able to communicate and engage with entrepreneurs and citizens for a number of weeks as they tried to access the service. My major concern is not necessarily about the staff of the LEOs but rather the staff of local authorities where the LEOs are located. The local authorities will now perform a pivotal role with regard to enterprise development. Everything from the planning process to financing to county plans will be taken in, so it is really important for the Government to do a job of work in training the staff of the local authorities in enterprise matters so they can better serve and work with LEOs in future.
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