asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will declare County Mayo as a designated area for the provision of industry in view of its very high emigration levels and unemployment statistics; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Designated Areas.
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Section 4 of the Industrial Development Act, 1986, provides for the declaration of areas as designated areas. Industrial undertakings in designated areas may benefit from higher levels of grant assistance and also from a two-thirds remission of rates for a ten year period. County Mayo is such a designated area.