Fianna Faíl's Tony McCormack has been made his party's spokesperson on SME'S and Retail.
High street shops need more support from the State, according to Fianna Fáil's new Small and Medium Enterprises and Retail spokesperson.
Offaly TD Tony McCormack says wants to keep costs at a competitive rate, encourage foreign direct investment, and create funding models to help small businesses.
It follows a number of retail closures across the midlands in recent months.
Better Buys in Tullamore closed down in February after 30 years of trading, as did Quigley's Cafe.
While in Westmeath Walsh's Jewelers in Mullingar, and Shane Maher's butchers in Moate closed their doors for the final time in March and April.
Deputy McCormack says local enterprise is crucial:
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