Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 390: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his proposals in regard to job creation in the Waterford constituency; the discussion he has had with the relevant State agencies in this regard since the general election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17544/07]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The development agencies under the remit of my Department, IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, the County Enterprise Boards and FÁS (the Training and Employment Authority) have remits, respectively, in the areas of attracting and growing foreign direct investment; growing indigenous enterprises; and developing the labour market.

A range of strategies, programmes and financial incentives are in place to promote economic development that will give rise to sustainable employment throughout the country. The strategies and programmes of the development agencies are very much in line with the National Development Plan and the National Spatial Strategy. Under the NSS, Waterford is part of the Southeast region, with Waterford city designated as a gateway city and Dungarvan as a hub town. I am satisfied that the strategies currently in place for the development of Waterford under these plans are the most appropriate and will lead to productive and sustainable employment for the people of the region.