Government plans to make southern region a hub for tech, design, and automotive sectors

A 'specialisation' strategy will identify opportunities for each region in the country.

Leo Varadkar: 'This strategy is an opportunity to look at each of our regions and identify what the strengths and opportunities are, and invest in them.' Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The southern region is to become a hub for technology, design, and the automotive sectors under a National Smart Specialisation Strategy to be published on Monday.

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