John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)

It is important to put on record the fact that there are 12 IDA companies in Kerry employing 1,294 people. The IDA strategy for Kerry is to achieve development in globally traded business. The IDA promotes Kerry as part of an integrated region. The county has a population of 145,000. In addition, IDA Ireland is working closely with educational institutions in the region in developing the skillset. The IDA is also working with FÁS to provide guidance.

With regard to the Pretty Polly site, it is about subsidiarity and creating community, economic business opportunities. I strongly advise that the Killarney Town Council would engage with Enterprise Ireland and the IDA with a plan of action for the region on how best it can create jobs in that facility.

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