Enterprise Support Services
Dail Éireann — 2025-06-19
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Alan Dillon (FG), Mayo

The fact that the tourism function has moved into the enterprise Department means there is a role to expand within the agrifood and tech sector. In my county, agritech is an important sector. We have McHale Farm Machinery and Malone Farm Machinery.
The west must be a focal point and have centres of excellence. It is great to hear about such positive developments such as CREW and the other sectors within Galway.
It has a really strong ecosystem and that is down to the hard work with the local authorities, public representatives and key State agencies on development and investment. Indeed, I want that to continue within the new west regional enterprise plan. I am sure we will be in touch and I know the Deputy is a huge advocate for business, enterprise and ensuring we create the jobs to ensure people have that quality of life to live and raise a family within their locality.

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Sitting date: 2025-06-19