asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the estimated number of new jobs created in County Mayo since January 1987; the location of any such jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
91.
Written Answers. - New Jobs in County Mayo.
88.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce his Department's proposals to provide new jobs in County Mayo; the numbers of jobs created; the success of any plans for job creation since January, 1987; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 88 and 91 together.
The Industrial Development Authority have statutory responsibility for the implementation of national industrial development policy. The information sought by the Deputy relates to the day to day responsibility of the authority and is not, therefore, a matter in which I have a direct function. The economic policies now being pursued by the Government will, of course, facilitate the IDA in their continuing promotion of the area for suitable industrial development.