Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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461. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if Enterprise Ireland plans to open an office in Glasgow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32127/15]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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462. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if Enterprise Ireland plans to open an office in Melbourne, Australia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32128/15]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 461 and 462 together.

Enterprise Ireland has no plan to open an office in Glasgow.

Enterprise Ireland previously had an office presence in Glasgow and closed it in 2012 consolidating its office presence in the UK to a single office in London. The London office manages Enterprise Ireland’s activities throughout the UK, supporting Enterprise Ireland clients secure business with €6.815bn in exports achieved in 2014 (9% growth on 2013).

Enterprise Ireland continues to work with the Irish Consulate in Edinburgh to support client business interests in Scotland, with a particular focus on Construction and Cleantech sectors.

Enterprise Ireland does not have any current plans to open an office in Melbourne.

Enterprise Ireland has two offices in Australia - Sydney and Perth. The Perth office was opened in 2014. Enterprise Ireland has a network of local sectorial pathfinders which supports clients in the Melbourne region as required.