Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

I suggest to the Deputy that in the context of the Guidant Corporation investment or other investments in the area, the State agencies, in particular FÁS, the training agencies and the Tipperary Institute, should look at ways in which we can ensure that a significant proportion of the population in Carrick-on-Suir is in a position to access the jobs bring created in companies like Guidant. I will work with the Deputy, local interests and the State agencies to see if we can ensure that this happens. Through FÁS, Enterprise Ireland and the country enterprise board, we will continue to work on training and education to achieve a higher work participation rate in employment for people living in Carrick-on-Suir, and to build more employment to the area, either through indigenous companies, by attracting new companies or expanding the facilities in companies already located in the area.

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