Written answers

Thursday, 17 April 2008

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Job Creation

5:00 pm

Photo of Charlie O'ConnorCharlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 347: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new jobs created in the Tallaght, Dublin 24 area with the aid of State support for the years 2002 to 2007. [14542/08]

Photo of Micheál MartinMicheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Employment data in respect of companies supported by the Enterprise Agencies is collated by Forfás on a county-wide basis.

The following table outlines the full-time jobs created in enterprise agency supported firms (Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland) in County Dublin in the years 2002 to 2007 inclusive. Full time permanent employment in enterprise agency supported firms in Co. Dublin stood at 55,922 permanent jobs at end 2007.

In addition, during the period from 2002 to 2007, South Dublin County Enterprise Board, which includes the Tallaght area, assisted in the creation of a net total of 108 jobs.

Full-time Jobs Created200220032004200520062007Total Jobs Created '02 to '07
Dublin8,9267,8709,4219,92910,6709,10655,922

Photo of Charlie O'ConnorCharlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 348: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will press the State agencies in respect of the job creation needs of Tallaght, Dublin 24 bearing in mind recent announcements of job losses (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the particular needs of Tallaght in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14543/08]

Photo of Micheál MartinMicheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware of the significance of the job losses for Tallaght and every effort is being made to create new employment opportunities in the area. The Industrial Development agencies under the aegis of my Department are adopting a coordinated approach in dealing with the situation and in making the companies aware of the supports available to assist their workforces.

At present, IDA Ireland is working with its existing client base to help them to further develop their businesses as well as providing world-class property solutions with supporting infrastructure. The development of the Grangecastle Business Park, combined with the development of the City West Business Park, will ensure that Tallaght and the surrounding area is an attractive location for investment. The Microsoft Corporation has selected Grangecastle for its new data centre and Wyeth Biopharma has announced that it is investing in the creation of dedicated Research and Development and process development facilities.

Current Enterprise Ireland activity focuses on the retention and creation of new jobs in indigenous enterprises and on the creation of new jobs through supporting entrepreneurs who are setting up high potential start-up companies. The agency supports the provision of incubation space for start up companies and works towards enhancing the innovation capability of its client companies. The M50 Enterprise Platform Programme is underway in the Institute of Technology in Tallaght, in conjunction with Blanchardstown Institute of Technology and Dublin City University. This is a one-year rapid incubation programme designed for entrepreneurs who wish to start their own business. The agency works closely with the Tallaght Institute of Technology in encouraging the commercialisation of research and has approved financial support of over €2.6m to the Institute for the development and management of a Campus based Incubation Centre. The agency has also approved support for a Centre of Excellence at the Institute in Microsensors for Clinical Analysis.

I can assure you that the Industrial Development agencies, together with the South Dublin County Enterprise Board and other interested parties, will continue to promote and market Tallaght in order to bring about further job creation in the area.

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