asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware of the chronic unemployment situation in the Swords area of North County Dublin; and the steps he is taking to provide suitable employment.
44.
Written Answers. - Unemployment in North County Dublin.
43.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware of the chronic unemployment situation in the Balbriggan area of North County Dublin; and the steps he is taking to provide suitable employment.
45.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware of the chronic unemployment situation in the Skerries area of North County Dublin; and the steps he is taking to provide suitable employment.
Limerick East): I propose to take Questions Nos. 43, 44 and 45 together.
I am aware of the level of unemployment in the Swords. Balbriggan and Skerries areas of North County Dublin and I am assured by the Industrial Development Authority that they are doing their utmost to attract employment-creating industry to North County Dublin. In this regard the authority are currently promoting approximately 19 acres of land in Balbriggan and 41 acres of land in Swords, together with 93,000 sq. ft. of factory space in Airways Industrial Estate, Dublin 9, for suitable industrial projects.