Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I commend Lir Analytical. It is a really exciting, home-grown company. I certainly look forward to working with the Deputy assisting its work. The Deputy and I had the pleasure of joining the midlands regional enterprise oversight group, which is chaired by Dr. Anne Cusack, along with programme manager Sarah Morgan. There was massive energy in the room where we met, with massive commitment from both the agencies and the various educational institutions. Given that some of the objectives in the plan involve capitalising on the existing strengths of the midlands in respect of smart specialisation, we will definitely be able to work with the local authority and its excellent chief executive, Paddy Mahon, on those building solutions. As the Deputy said, it cannot always fall on IDA Ireland or Enterprise Ireland to provide that. If Longford County Council is willing to step forward, as I absolutely know it is, we will certainly find a way to work with it.

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