John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 365: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to bring new industry into Dungarvan in view of the fact that since the closure of the Waterford Crystal's factory no replacement industry has been found for the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27763/06]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Industrial Development agencies are promoting County Waterford in order to increase the flow of potential investors for the County and to convert any suitable investment projects into job opportunities particularly for Dungarvan and the surrounding area where possible. This is being done in conjunction with an inter agency forum which was established by the Waterford County Manager following the closure of the plant in Dungarvan.

Under the extension of Enterprise Ireland's Community Enterprise Centre Scheme which I announced in January of this year, Dungarvan is receiving a total of €500,000 from EI and the Waterford County Enterprise Board for the construction of a new Enterprise Centre. I am satisfied that the ongoing work of the Development agencies, together with the provision of the new Enterprise Centre will provide good employment opportunities for Dungarvan.