Donald Trump has promised to invest up to €45 million in Doonbeg.
The American billionaire is visiting Trump International Golf Links Ireland today in his first visit to Clare since he bought the site for €15 million.
He says he will build a luxury hotel and golf course in Co. Clare that is bigger, better and more beautiful than any other in Ireland
Mr. Trump says his team has been working closely with environmental agencies to get approval to work on land at Doonbeg.
The sale followed a global marketing campaign by EY and selling agent Eastdil Secured. The Trump Organisation exchanged contracts for the sale back in February.
The business mogul was was greeted earlier at Shannon Airport by Finance Minister Michael Noonan, the Mayor of Clare and several other representatives.