Foreign Direct Investment
Dail Éireann — 2026-06-16
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Tony McCormack (FF), Offaly

I welcome the strong performance in attracting investment into Ireland and the commitment to balanced regional development. As we look at the next phase of growth, it is important that counties such as Offaly and the wider midlands continue to benefit from new investment opportunities. Will the Minister provide an update on the measures being taken to support regional locations in competing for future investment? We are grateful in Offaly, particularly in Tullamore, for the investment by IDA Ireland in lands for a new IDA Ireland park. What progress has been made in getting the infrastructure into this park and what progress has been made in strengthening regional enterprise infrastructure, skills provision and site development so areas such as the midlands will be well positioned to secure a greater share of future jobs and investment?

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Sitting date: 2026-06-16