Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In the first half of 2015 it was announced that 59% of IDA Ireland employment companies were located outside Dublin, which is very welcome. However, when one looks through the list, it is apparent to me as a person from the midlands that there is not much activity in Laois-Offaly or Tipperary or Longford. I do not think, however, that it can be said of Westmeath. Public representatives in the midlands region are most anxious to find out what can be done, or if there is something wrong, as these areas are not getting the attention they wish to receive from IDA Ireland and IDA Ireland companies.