Carol Nolan (Offaly, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Under the programme for Government, there is a commitment to balanced regional development, rightly so. However, in my county of Offaly, we are particularly disadvantaged given that we have endured the brunt of the just transition, with 53% of the job losses. This is coupled with the fact that Cardinal Health in Tullamore, the main town in the county, will see 315 job losses at the end of this month. It is vital that every possible intervention is made to urgently create more jobs in County Offaly. What actions will the Government take to ensure that priority is given to job creation in County Offaly? If we are to achieve balanced regional development, it is counties like Offaly that need the focus. A focus needs to be put on our county.

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