asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce when he intends to add Waterford to the list of designated counties for the purposes of increased IDA grants for industrial development, bearing in mind that Waterford has the highest percentage of unemployment among the non-designated counties and has a higher rate of unemployment than most of the designated counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Designated Counties.
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I have no proposals at present to make any changes to the list of designated counties for the higher rate of industrial grants.
I am fully aware of the unemployment levels in Waterford and I am assured by the Industrial Development Authority that they are actively promoting Waterford for suitable manufacturing industry.