Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018
648. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA site visits to counties Sligo and Leitrim since 2012 and to date in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1922/18]
View answerThe following table provides details on IDA Ireland site visits to Sligo and Leitrim for the period 2012 to September 2017. Full year figures for 2017 will be available next month.
The IDA continues to do its utmost to encourage clients to locate in regional areas, including counties Sligo and Leitrim. We have to remember, however, that the ultimate decision as to where to invest is always taken by the company itself. It is also important to note that site visit activity does not necessarily reflect investment potential, as at least 70% of all new foreign direct investment comes from existing client companies of the Agency.
|
County |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
Q1-Q3 2017
|
|
Leitrim |
0 |
1 |
2 |
8 |
8 |
3 |
|
Sligo |
6 |
10 |
7 |
15 |
20 |
12 |
