Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 38: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will outline his consideration of the recent research published by the Centre for Cross Border Studies entitled Cross-Border Economic Renewal and its proposals to promote economic growth among the border communities. [27321/12]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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The Cross-Border Economic Renewal Report is a very comprehensive report published by the Centre for Cross Border Studies. The report represents a comprehensive assessment of a wide range of factors that could be pursued in relation to cross border regeneration. It provides a good historical background and a strategic framework within which a competitive future for the border region of the island could be developed. This is worth considering in the wider all-island approach to economic development, especially in the border counties. The report also provides a useful insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the cross-border regional economy, focussing in particular on the manufacturing sector and the potential for manufacturing in the border region. My Department is currently considering the contents of the Cross Border Studies Report and its proposals, including the proposal regarding a new development strategy for the border region referred to as a 'Border Development Zone'.