Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

With the success of recent years, there has been an increase in demand for the fund, particularly given the number of entrepreneurs and various others who wish to avail of it. It is vital that the staff is in place. Perhaps this will be a priority of the Minister of State. Without an adequate number of staff, it will be very difficult to administer and provide what is needed. Across the western region, people are crying out for investment. The enterprises that have availed of funding over the years have been well served. It is vital to address the issue of staffing. I agree with the Minister of State on the appointment of the new CEO. Perhaps additional staff are required fairly quickly.

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