Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is much employment out there. The south-east plan covers counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford.

Key sectors targeted as part of the plan include agrifood, tourism, the life sciences, manufacturing, retail and financial and business services. The local enterprise offices are working hard to support indigenous companies.

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