Departmental Programmes
Dail Éireann — 2026-09-22
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Albert Dolan (FF), Galway East

I welcome the report and that the plan will be published in the coming weeks. That is a huge step forward and will allow us to take things to the next level in east Galway, the rest of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. Let us consider the reality of what has been achieved in just the past two years with the Dexcom facility in Athenry. There are more IDA Ireland lands in east Galway from Athenry to Tuam and Loughrea. We want them to be unlocked and brought into use. The one request I have for the Minister of State is that, in advance of publishing the plan, when he reviews the western REP, he pleases ensure he does not hold back on ambition for what could be achieved in the west over the lifetime of the next plan.
With that plan, what will be proposed in terms of new ideas, AI and climate and environment?

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Sitting date: 2026-09-22