Strong Tourism Emphasis in Jobs Initiative
I want to welcome the Government’s plans to use the Tourism Industry as a key part of the Jobs Initiative Plan announced today. Tourism is a key Industry for our Country and the Mid West & West Coast in particular. The establishment of a dedicated Tourism Marketing Fund, a new temporary second rate of […]
Zagg, Shannon and the importance of our corporate tax rate
I want to welcome the news that 140 jobs are to be created in Shannon, Co Clare, by the end of the year and 160 by 2014. These jobs are coming about as a joint venture between US company Zagg and a local Clare firm in Shannon. The company has moved into a 30,000sq.ft facility […]
New Programme for Government represents new start for the Mid-West
I welcome the new programme for Government and compliment the negotiating teams from both Fine Gael and Labour. The agreed programme takes account of the difficult economic environment yet also prioritises job creation and economic stimulus. In my view both Fine Gael and Labour have demonstrated in the past that they can provide strong […]