Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

How does the Minister of State intend to attract more foreign direct investment to Leitrim and the regions and what is his plan to ensure that indigenous Irish businesses establish and grow in these areas and offset the reliance on foreign direct investment? I know the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, is absent because she is meeting a delegation at the Border to demonstrate the impact of Brexit. As a Border county, Leitrim will be particularly impacted upon by Brexit. We need a new emphasis on bringing foreign direct investment to the region and supporting indigenous business.

The Minister of State is from County Clare. The business model relating to Shannon Development works well. We need to extend that to all rural areas country where there is potential to grow jobs and build industry.

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