Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2004
155 Mr. O’Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding efforts being made to create new jobs in Tallaght; if she will investigate claims that jobs intended for Tallaght were recently located elsewhere; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20190/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra156 Mr. Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a store (details supplied) is to be located at Lisburn as opposed to Tallaght, at a loss of a potential one thousand jobs; if her attention has been further been drawn to the disappointment felt by the people of Tallaght; and to the reason structural or other wise, for the decision to have the store located outside the State. [20205/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 155 and 156 together.
Job creation is a day to day activity of the industrial development agencies. A number of overseas companies in the electronics, internationally traded services and software sector such as Google and Overture have established operations in the Tallaght area with support from IDA Ireland. In nearby Grangecastle, Clondalkin, there are two significant projects under way involving Wyeth biopharma which will create 1,300 jobs and Takeda chemical industries which will employ 60 people. IDA Ireland is also working with existing clients to assist them to move up to the value chain and increase employment potential. Last year, Enterprise Ireland approved 16 indigenous industry projects for the greater Tallaght area. Each of these is planning to create new jobs. Incubation space for start up companies is being provided through community enterprise centres and the South Dublin County Enterprise Board is also providing a range of supports and training. Enterprise Ireland also works closely with the Institute of Technology in Tallaght to encourage industry and third level partnerships. The remit of the development agencies does not extend to assisting retail outlets. Neither IDA Ireland nor Enterprise Ireland have had any discussions with the store in question. As far as I am aware, this particular store has neither confirmed nor denied that it was considering Tallaght as a location for one of its outlets. As with all projects, the final decision on where to locate a particular project rests with the promoter of that project. However, a number of large commercial developments are currently taking place in Tallaght which incorporate retail units. These will provide significant employment when completed and occupied.
