‘Every effort’ made to keep Web Summit here

The Government has denied claims it made no effort to keep the Web Summit in Dublin. “Every effort” was made, it says.

As the fallout continues after the Web Summit co-founder Paddy Cosgrave released email exchanges with the Department of the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny and his ministers said the Government had done everything to ensure the event stayed here.

Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe acknowledged the contribution that Mr Cosgrave had made to Dublin and Ireland, but said “year after year” the Government had engaged with the Web Summit.