Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

Unfortunately, I have to disagree with Deputy Ring. However, I will examine the case he cited. The vast majority of jobs created in the Gaeltacht are spin-off jobs from larger companies. For example, in the Connemara Gaeltacht there are many spin-off jobs from the medical devices and media areas. The companies I cited in the Donegal Gaeltacht are, by and large, companies of Irish origin.

Investment by Údarás in jobs in the Gaeltacht represents very good value for money. The role of Údarás includes job creation but it also includes improving the general environment where the Irish language and culture can develop and can be promoted. Central to this is creating an economic situation which allows people who live in the Gaeltacht to remain in the Gaeltacht.

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