Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In fairness to IDA Ireland, given its track record, there is no need for it to pull up its socks. It is absolutely committed to delivering on this. With regard to Clare, the Shannon Estuary task force will be finalising its report and amazing opportunities are being identified. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, has been driving that, particularly in the offshore area. As the Minister said, we are making significant announcements there, and Clare will benefit from that. I would also point to the funding available through the Department of Rural and Community Development for places such as Kilrush. If the relevant authorities in these areas have projects they want to work on with the local authority, namely, Clare County Council, money will not be an issue because funding can be made available through the regional development plan. I am more than happy to sit down with the Deputy and walk her through the opportunities that will be available. It is not a question of supports not being available. If plans are there and if they are viable and sustainable, then we will support them. There are amazing opportunities for County Clare coming out of the Shannon Estuary task force and out of our offshore strategy, which will be taking a major step forward today.

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