Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 280: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he intends to issue a directive or instruct the Industrial Development Agency to set up a dedicated presence in Waterford city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24132/11]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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During my visit to Waterford on 12th September, I announced that I had requested the State development agencies under my remit, including IDA Ireland, to present plans and proposals to me, within 30 days, for increased actions and activities in the South-East region. This will include an assessment of the causes of the particular unemployment problems in the South-East Region. In that context, I will consider agency presence and other actions for the region. I would point out that there are six IDA staff in its Waterford office. I understand that two of these are engaged in regional development and marketing of the South-East Region with other staff assigned to attracting and developing companies in specific sectors.