Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 174 of 3 February, 2009 the position regarding the issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25213/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware that Enterprise Ireland is actively working with Boyle Chamber, the County Enterprise Board and the County Development Board regarding potential business development in the area.

Enterprise Ireland has approved financial support for a total of six community enterprise centres in County Roscommon. These centres are located in Arigna, Ballaghadereen, Boyle, Castlerea, and two in Roscommon Town. Boyle Chamber of Commerce was approved €350,000 in 2006 for the construction of a centre. The chamber has applied for planning permission to Roscommon County Council and as of 16 June the Planning Department has requested further information, which is being addressed by the chamber.

IDA Ireland is also supporting enterprise development in the Midlands Region through its ongoing strategy of growing and embedding foreign direct investment activity. The agency is encouraging its client companies to add strategic functions to its Irish operations in areas such as R&D and marketing. There are opportunities here for indigenous companies in the areas of sub-supply and service provision. I would like to assure the Deputy that the State development agencies, under the auspices of my Department, will continue to work together to promote Boyle and its environs, in order to attract investment and to foster job creation in the area.