Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

The approach is that the Mallow development partnership will work with the State agencies in the preparation of a integrated development strategy. We advise the agencies to adopt that type of progressive and proactive approach. This has been the case in regard to Mallow. Because of its status as a hub town, Mallow has become a key location for the IDA in terms of attracting companies. Kostal, Germains and ITW Hi-Cone, all good quality companies, have located there. Kostal employs a significant number.

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