Breeda Moynihan-Cronin (Kerry South, Labour)
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Question 450: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs created with IDA support in County Kerry in 2006 to date and for each year since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35237/06]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Forfás Annual Employment Survey records jobs gained and lost in companies supported by the industrial development agencies. Data are compiled on an annualised basis and 2005 is the latest year for which such figures are available. A total of 1,368 new jobs were created in IDA assisted companies in respect of each of the years 2000 to 2005 in County Kerry. Annual data is set out in the attached tabular statement.

IDA Ireland has assured me they are actively promoting Kerry and the advantages of locating in the County, which include a young skilled population, the presence of an Institute of Technology, first class Business Parks and a Regional Airport. The Agency is also working closely with existing clients in Kerry to encourage them to expand their operations.