Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Web Summit is one of the most important business events in the State. Not only does it bring about 40,000 people to Dublin city, but it also offers start-ups an opportunity to network with tech leaders and venture capitalists who are looking to invest money. The Taoiseach has said the 2014 Web Summit was worth €104 million to Dublin city. It is, therefore, a flagship event. Its loss not only represents a loss of revenue to the capital but is also a huge blow to Irish start-ups and the country's reputation. Why did the Minister drop the ball and ignore this opportunity?

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