Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

A two-tier economy is developing, with people in the Border, midlands and west region much more likely to experience poverty and unemployment or have a family member emigrate. The most recent census found a general increase in the population of the State and a decrease in population in many rural areas. This trend can be ameliorated through good Government policy, especially on enterprise. The majority of new jobs announced by the Industrial Development Agency in the past five years have been located in Dublin and Cork, with a small minority located elsewhere. The question asks whether the position will change under the new regime in place in the IDA.

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