Jerry Cowley (Mayo, Independent)

Question 39: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will address the crisis in Ballina, County Mayo where the unemployment rate is twice the national average; his views on whether this situation needs to be addressed in view of the fact this town has lost 1,000 jobs in recent years; the plans which are in place to address same; the proactive steps being taken by the IDA; when the IDA will begin to sell Ballina for what it is and to entice much needed industry to the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23989/06]

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