Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Last week, we saw IDA Ireland's success in delivering major job announcements in areas and cities outside Dublin. There was an announcement regarding Longford and regarding Cavan prior to that. IDA Ireland is very much committed to trying to increase employment and attract foreign direct investment to areas throughout the country, particularly in such areas as financial services and the kinds of jobs announced in Longford and Cavan.

My focus on decentralisation is on growing employment in offices which are decentralised. Any further decisions to be made will be in the context of Ireland 2040, where we integrate decisions into a proper planning framework for the country. At this time, I have no plans to decentralise any further offices from Dublin.

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