Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 November 2014
383. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of meetings he or officials from his Department had with a person (details supplied); the purpose of each of those meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41328/14]
View answerOn 13th December last, I held a meeting with a number of State bodies to discuss economic infrastructure provision in the context of the current and future requirements of Ireland’s enterprise base. The presence of reliable economic infrastructure to meet the capacity requirements of businesses is critical in attracting and retaining foreign direct investment, as well as in supporting the growth of indigenous enterprises.
A reliable supply of clean water is critical for many sectors of industry, including, for example, pharmachem, ICT manufacturing, agri-food and the hospitality sector.
The key topics for discussion at the meeting related to energy, office space, and water supply. The Managing Director of Irish Water was amongst those who attended the group meeting.
