Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Urban regeneration and development funding has been strong for Waterford, in particular, and for wide areas in the south east. I am not convinced that an agency, as outlined by the Deputy, would be the best model to deal with the issue but we are open to all proposals for developing increased economic activity in the south east. The south-east technological university is an advance that will significantly help the south-east region into the future. It will attract more investment from the State. Additional funding is going to be provided to technological universities through the economic recovery fund from a capital perspective. The investment through the urban regeneration and development fund in the city of Waterford is significant. Sometimes a sectoral approach can be more impactful.

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