Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the announcement this morning by Apple that it proposes to create up to 1,000 new jobs at its plant in Hollyhill, Cork, which is in my local authority area of the north west ward. It is a welcome development that will bring the total number of jobs there to over 5,000. I also thank Apple for its contribution to the area, Cork city and this country over the last 30 years. Many spin-off industries are likely to be created as a result of the proposed additional 1,000 jobs to be created. Reference was also made in the announcement to the construction of a new facility on the campus, which it is hoped will be completed by mid-2017. In the context of our discussions on jobs, it is important that we comment on promises which have been delivered on. Time and again, people speak about promises made and not delivered on. This is the one area in respect of which this Government has delivered very effectively.