#regional-development

#regional-development

Dublin has attracted 2,275 site visits in the past decade, while neighbouring Meath and Wicklow only saw 34 and 29 visits respectively, indicating a significant disparity in FDI attention.

Dublin received 2,275 site visits from the IDA in the past decade, while Meath and Wicklow only got 34 and 29, respectively, highlighting regional neglect.

Germany has witnessed a surge in startups with 1,500 new companies established in the first half of 2025, a 9% increase over the previous six months.

She said whilst in Rochdale, "Connectivity is an absolutely critical factor in unlocking the potential of towns and cities outside of London. one of the areas in which previous governments have promised most but delivered least, and that will now change."