Written answers
Thursday, 2 December 2010
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation
National Recovery Plan
12:00 pm
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 44: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the analysis undertaken by him on the effects of the measures included in the four year plan on businesses in the Border counties; the actions he will take to increase the competitiveness and viability of enterprises in the Border counties, given that measures included in the four year plan, including increasing VAT, will encourage persons to move across the Border to avail of goods and services and will thus put pressure on businesses in the Border counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45497/10]
Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The National Recovery Plan, which was published by the Government on 24th November, provides a blueprint for Ireland's return to sustainable economic growth. It sets out a range of specific actions and supports designed to improve competitiveness across all sectors of the economy, and in all regions. These include measures to cut costs to business, the removal of barriers to employment creation, and a range of sector-specific actions to increase exports and domestic demand. In addition to the measures set out in the National Recovery Plan, my Department's agencies, including Enterprise Ireland and the County Enterprise Boards, will continue to work with companies in the border region to improve their competitiveness, productivity and viability.
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