Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is a new CEO, a new chairman of the board and a new board has been in place over the last period. There is potential. There have been a number of success stories and initiatives, including the western regional audiovisual producers, WRAP, fund, under the Western Development Commission and local authorities. It was launched last year and it has been a great success. It has generated enthusiasm across the sector. There is potential, and continued support by the Government is important. I will certainly continue to work with the board, the new CEO and the team to continue to drive investment in the western region. That is why the commission was set up. It has a positive track record. We can continue to enhance its importance and secure its future based on its experience and the new ideas, innovation and input of people.

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