IDA Ireland Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Questions (633)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

633. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding a vacant post for an IDA regional manager for the Border area; the length of time the post has been vacant to date; the salary details for the position; if she will prioritise filling the vacancy in view of the significant Brexit-related business risks for the Border region and the major role a regional manager would play in securing increased foreign direct investment for the Border counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1337/18]

Written answers

Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation

I am informed by IDA Ireland that the Agency currently has no vacancies for Regional Manager positions.

IDA Ireland's Regional Manager for the Border region is Mr. John Nugent, who is based in the Agency's Sligo office and has been in place for a number of years.