Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Acting Chairman. I might ask for some indulgence at the time of my last question, if possible.

What is the position regarding regional IDA Ireland site visits per county and vacant IDA Ireland properties nationwide? It was brought home to me while campaigning in the recent European Parliament elections that many provincial towns are really struggling. Their commercial hearts are dying and there needs to be a radical review of regional, spatial and industrial policy in terms of delivering for the regions.

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