Written answers
Thursday, 3 November 2005
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Job Creation
5:00 pm
Damien English (Meath, Fine Gael)
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Question 135: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will establish a jobs task force for Navan given that the life cycle of Tara Mines is nearing an end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32136/05]
Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I understand from my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, that, based on currently identified resources, the mines in question are expected to operate until at least 2013. I further understand discussions are taking place for two additional State mining facilities for underground extensions to the mines, one to the north and one to the south west of existing underground workings. Exploration for further reserves is ongoing.
The industrial development agencies continue to promote the area for industrial development. If further initiatives regarding job creation become necessary, these should be taken under the auspices of the county development board, on which the agencies are represented, rather than creating a further layer by establishing a task force.
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