Oireachtas committee examines enterprise investment delivery plans

An Oireachtas committee will meet the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on Wednesday, 11 November, to examine progress on its sectoral plan under the National Development Plan (NDP).

The Joint Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery will consider a strategic investment programme intended to strengthen Ireland’s long-term economic competitiveness, capacity for innovation and regional development.

Ahead of the meeting, Leas Cathaoirleach Deputy Joe Neville said the committee would seek detailed information on the €3.68 billion in Exchequer capital funding secured under the revised NDP. Including additional funding sources, the total investment comes to approximately €4.7 billion.

Members intend to examine how the funding translates into job creation, business expansion, regional opportunities and national competitiveness. Neville said: “It is vitally important that the emphasis continues to be on ensuring value for money, timely delivery and effective oversight of public spending at all times.”

The meeting in Committee Room 1 can be watched live on Oireachtas TV. Proceedings are also available on the Houses of the Oireachtas smartphone app for Apple and Android devices.

The committee has 14 members: nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

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