John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)

Before we move on I wish to say in reply that Enterprise Ireland in County Kerry is focused on the creation of new jobs. In 2011, a total of 3,602 people were employed in 124 enterprise client companies in County Kerry with 170 of those jobs created during that year. Equally, Enterprise Ireland has also provided funding of more than €2.2 million, as well as other supports for the development of incubation facilities at the Institute of Technology, Tralee. It is important that I put this on the record for Deputy Fleming. The Tom Crean business centre also provides an incubation space for Enterprise Ireland client companies in start-up phase.

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