Aisling Dolan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is great and wonderful news today for Roscommon and Tuam. A total of 50 jobs were announced for Roscommon this morning as well as 20 jobs for Tuam. It is really wonderful. The company is Westcare Homecare. It is a female-led company driving job creation in the west. It will be fantastic.

Anyone in the region of Roscommon will be able to apply for these jobs. It will be broad because a person will not be in one location and carers are going to be all across the counties of Roscommon and Galway. It is phenomenal. It really speaks to hope, especially today when we are opening up and seeing a little return to normality. I could see the traffic when I was driving here this morning. It gives real hope to see that there are companies expanding and building.

Supports are available for businesses. It is our job as Oireachtas Members to support companies and businesses to achieve their potential. There is potential for Westcare Homecare. The company is looking at providing care to older people. We have a higher proportion of people aged over 65 in regional areas. The company is out to support people to live independently in their homes or within a community setting.

For anyone who is thinking of a new career or upskilling, Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board is running courses. A Quality and Qualifications Ireland level 5 course in healthcare support is running in Castlerea. There are real opportunities for people to train, gain skills and potentially have a new career. It is a good news day today so I thought I would share it with everyone. It is great for the west as well.