James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 137: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if County Longford will be included in the Western Development Commission, which is responsible for social and economic development in the western region in view of the fact that it develops and supports a range of projects in tourism, renewable energy technology and organic agrifood, the commission also operates the €35 million Western Investment Fund to provide loans and equity to businesses and local communities in the region and incorporates a Venture Capital Business Fund focused on high growth companies, Strategic Investment Fund for flagship projects and a Local Investment Fund for community enterprise groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18089/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I do not propose to extend the remit of the Western Development Commission beyond the seven Western seaboard counties for which it already caters.