Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 November 2014
388. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on concerns at the number of Industrial Development Agency visits made to County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42017/14]
View answerThe final decision as to where to visit and ultimately where to locate is taken in all cases by the investor.
The Action Plan for Jobs 2014 includes a commitment to develop a framework for a Regional Enterprise Strategy to better integrate the efforts of the enterprise development agencies and other regional stakeholders in supporting enterprises. My intention is that the framework will be developed on a pilot basis initially, focusing on the Midlands and South East regions, and involving the agencies under the remit of my own Department – Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices. The objective is to enhance synergies between the agencies and their client companies and build on the competitive strengths of the region to maximise the potential for job creation. The role which other public bodies in the region can play in working towards this objective will also be examined as the project develops. The aim is that this framework will serve as a model for other regions of the country.
Additionally IDA Ireland is in the process of preparing a new corporate strategy for the years 2015 to 2020 which will be launched early next year and I am working closely with IDA Ireland on this.
