Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am sorry; the Senator's point was not covered. I fully understand what she said about the importance of regional investment. That might be outside the frame of debate for these two funds; rather is general government expenditure or the role of ISIF, but I understand her concern. Investments will be made outside the State, which is important to acknowledge, and we will make sure investment in the State provides for investment in the State as a whole, whether it is in Dublin, Roscommon, east Galway or wherever. I fully understand the concern and the responsibility of these funds. Where appropriate, they will be taken into account.