Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 4 May 1995

Vol. 452 No. 4

Written Answers. - Task Force Report.

Seán Haughey

Question:

83 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment if he will publish the final report of the enterprise development task force which was established to identify new employment opportunities based around Dublin Airport or within the Aer Lingus structure; if he intends to implement its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7893/95]

Minister for Enterprise and Employment (Mr. R. Bruton)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 19 and 83 together.

The task force's report was formally presented to me on 5 April 1995. My Department is considering and progressing the recommendations made by the task force. In line with those recommendations, Forfás proposes to purchase 40 acres of land for industrial development purposes at Swords Business Park which will provide a focal point for development in the area. Forfás are confident that private sector involvement will be forthcoming in the provision of advance factory space on the site which will prove attractive for new companies wishing to locate in Ireland. A community-based group such as the Swords Chamber of Commerce might wish to submit a proposal to Forbairt under the enterprise centre scheme for location of an Enterprise Centre in Swords.

The other recommendations made by the task force concern other Departments and are being discussed with those Departments. I will ask the Chairman of the task force to make arrangements for the publication of the report.