Written answers

Wednesday, 7 December 2005

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Industrial Development

9:00 pm

Photo of Gerard MurphyGerard Murphy (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 165: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason the IDA is not taking a realistic approach to an idea (details supplied); and the further reason it seems to be continually obstructing the process. [38370/05]

Photo of Micheál MartinMicheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

The management of IDA Ireland's industrial property portfolio is a day to day operational matter for the agency as part of the statutory responsibility assigned to it by the Oireachtas for the attraction of foreign direct investment to the State and its regions. While I may give general policy directives to IDA Ireland, I am precluded under the Acts from giving directives regarding individual undertakings. From inquiries which I have made I understand that IDA has been involved in ongoing discussions with Cork County Council over the past year regarding a number of land holdings in the Cork area and that there are still outstanding issues to be resolved. IDA is seeking an early meeting with Cork County Council with a view to resolving these issues. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that, in the circumstances, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on the matter.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.