The awarding of hub status to Kilkenny will, in time, benefit both the city and the surrounding environs and is a positive development overall for advancing economic development in the city. IDA Ireland currently works on a local basis with the Kilkenny County Development Board to secure the implementation of its ten-year strategy on economic, social and cultural development. This should ensure the best economic prospects for Kilkenny in the development of future employment opportunities. IDA Ireland will investigate the skills profile of employees from TexTech and will work with FÁS to identify and match resulting synergies with local employment opportunities.