I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 to 132, inclusive, together.
It is important to note that the number of jobs created by IDA companies typically exceeds the number of jobs actually announced. For instance, in 2012, the number of jobs created by IDA companies was up to 50% greater than the numbers of jobs formally announced as companies do not always wish to publicise increases in employment that are progressive and incremental in nature.
The number of people currently employed by each of the other companies mentioned above - Allergan, Paypal, Diaceutics, National Pen and Yapstone - is confidential to the companies. In relation to each of these announcements it should be noted that jobs announced are typically created over a three year to five year period and grants are only paid in respect of jobs which have been created.
The grant agreement provides for the jobs to be created over a specific period of time. Until such time as grants are paid, no liability exists. Jobs must remain in place for the duration of the liability i.e. for 5 years from the date of final payment of the grant. IDA Ireland monitors the level of employment so as to ensure compliance with the agreement.
The temporary jobs at National Pen Dundalk have been created. The duration of these temporary jobs is at the discretion of the company and these jobs were not grant assisted.
A more wide ranging measure of how many jobs are filled in the period in question can be ascertained by using the Forfás Employment Survey which is presented below for Louth and Mayo for the last five years.
The Forfás Employment Survey does not track employment data by nationality. However it should be noted that there is free movement of labour within the EU and persons recruited from outside the EU must comply with Employment Permit legislation.
IDA will continue to compete vigorously for projects for these regions.
In relation to the proposed Nextag operation in Drogheda, due to recent changes in their specialist business sector, Nextag have unfortunately decided not to proceed with their international HQ operation in Drogheda, as the company now no longer foresee a need for an international HQ operation. Changes in the market for online shopping services prompted the company to review its global expansion plans, in Ireland and other locations. No financial support from the Irish Government has been drawn down by the company. I am assured that Nextag will continue to monitor future opportunities in Ireland as circumstances change.
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County
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Employment Data
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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Louth
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No. of Companies
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18
|
20
|
20
|
20
|
23
|
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Louth
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Permanent Employment
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1,529
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1,317
|
1,024
|
1,075
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1,416
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Louth
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Gross Gains (New Jobs)
|
75
|
33
|
43
|
109
|
386
|
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Louth
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Job Losses
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-212
|
-245
|
-336
|
-58
|
-45
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County
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Employment Data
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
|
|
Mayo
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No. of Companies
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19
|
18
|
18
|
18
|
19
|
|
Mayo
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Permanent Employment
|
3,010
|
2,948
|
3,112
|
3,094
|
3,162
|
|
Mayo
|
Gross Gains (New Jobs)
|
132
|
97
|
183
|
69
|
126
|
|
Mayo
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Job Losses
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-126
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-159
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-19
|
-87
|
-58
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