Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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47. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will detail how he intends to improve employment prospects for the area of mid-Louth, considering the high number of commuters in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44296/23]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Local Enterprise Office in Louth contributes to several economic development projects within the county including Drogheda Digital Innovation Hub, which was approved €587,747 grant support under the Border Enterprise Development Fund to encourage high-potential future oriented tech projects seeking to start and grow and the M1 Corridor marketing initiative which promotes the region for investment and attracts employers to the entire county.

LEO Louth holds a seat on the board of the Ardee Community Development Company which manages the Ardee Business Park & Training Centre and continues to support Ardee Business Park to provide suitable services to businesses wishing to set-up or grow in the Mid-Louth area.

LEO Louth’s programmes are available to businesses and entrepreneurs in the county to help them grow and develop export potential.

Enterprise Ireland’s strategy, working with local stakeholders, encompasses initiatives aimed at promoting economic development and job creation in the region including:

• Supporting local startups and SMEs and facilitating business Incubation and acceleration
• Establishing research and innovation centres
• Promoting remote work