Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North-West, Fianna Fail)

I have two different questions on that. On phasing, the Minister of State said a 2027 completion date was being aimed for. Will a switch be flicked in 2027 and everybody will apply? Is it being phased in sector by sector from then or just before it? As regards collaboration between his Department and the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, some of the sectors will be more difficult. For example, there are a small number of larger employers in healthcare, whereas in farming or timber, there are a lot of smaller employers. What is the level of engagement with those? Some of them will be more difficult to reach or engage with. Will the Minister of State outline what engagement he is having with those employers to make sure the application process is meeting their needs?

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