asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will outline the timescale for the 12,500 new jobs that he announced at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, as a result of negotiations between the IDA and overseas investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Timescale for New Jobs.
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As the Deputy is well aware, the impact of the 12,500 new overseas jobs announced by me at the Ard Fheis will in the normal way occur on a phased basis in line with the progress and development of the individual projects concerned. It is, of course, impossible to give a precise timetable but, based on past experience, I am satisfied that a significant number of these jobs will materialise before the end of next year.