Fiona O'Loughlin (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge there is a very strong case here. The former chief executive, Shane O'Dwyer, and the chairperson, Cathy Grassick did a really excellent job with the proposal, which I have read thoroughly. It is centred on the three key supports of reducing costs, enhancing ease of trade and developing new and existing markets. The question I asked was specifically around the support of the IRE scheme because it has proved to be really excellent. I did not get a sense from the Minister of State's response that it would be specifically considered. It is really important that we get some positive signs from the Minister of State on that because, as I said, time is of the essence. Plans will be made in the next few weeks. While the proposal in general is being considered we need some more specifics.