asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will extend the SFADCo area to include north Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Proposed Extension of SFADCo's Remit.
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The regionalisation of the IDA's small industries programme was completed during 1985 and, in so far as County Kerry is concerned, the administration of the programme, including decision making on grant applications, now rests with the south west regional board which has offices both in Cork and Tralee. In these circumstances and as the Kerry area is being actively promoted as a suitable location for the establishment of manufacturing industry, including small industry, I do not propose to extend the remit of the Shannon Free Airport Development Company Limited in respect of small industry to include north Kerry.