Vol. 497 No. 7
13 Mr. McDowell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extra Exchequer resources for employment creation to be delivered to deprived regions of Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Waterford, Wexford and other cities and towns after 2000 in view of the recent Government decision to declare its intention to proceed to apply for a 15 county Objective One region excluding regions of the above cities and towns. [26117/98]
The economy is currently generating very considerable levels of employment and the challenge facing us over the next few years is not simply one of employment generation but also one of ensuring that those marginalised can avail of the new employment opportunities.
Government resources for enterprise development are demand led. The level of demand depends on decisions by individual Irish and foreign owned enterprises on where to establish or expand their business in Ireland. In practice, there is no shortage of public funds to support worthwhile projects, within the limits set out in the Industrial Development Act, 1986, and the EU state aid guidelines.
