Laois TD Sean Fleming has said he is pleased that Laois is now on the IDA map as a location for future investment and job creation.
“I was pleased to have arranged a meeting in Portlaoise (today) which was attended by Mark Shanahan Chief Executive, IDA Ireland and Julie Sinnamon, Chief Executive, Enterprise Ireland.
“The purpose of this meeting was to impress on the IDA and Enterprise Ireland of the need for Co. Laois to be included as an area for job investment by the IDA and Enterprise Ireland.
“This was a historic meeting, as it was the first time that there was a joint visit of the Chief Executives of the IDA and Enterprise Ireland to County Laois to discuss employment in the county.
“It was a constructive, productive meeting, which was also attended by Oireachtas Members, John Mulholland and other representatives of Laois County Council and local business people. The IDA did say that there is a momentum for County Laois as there has been four IDA visits to the county in the last six weeks alone. This compares to four visits in all of 2017.
“The IDA confirmed that they will provide support and assistance to Laois County Council in terms of marketing the county as an area for investment. Enterprise Ireland also highlighted some grant schemes that are available.”
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