56 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of jobs created in County Mayo with the assistance of the Industrial Development Authority; the level of activity or interest that has been expressed in County Mayo by clients of the authority; if he will provide these results for the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28908/10]

The Forfás Annual Employment Survey shows that in the 3 year period 2007 to 2009, inclusive, a total of 343 new jobs were created in IDA supported companies in County Mayo. Details of the number of new jobs created in each of those years is set out in the statement.

IDA Ireland recognises the need to provide high value employment opportunities in county Mayo, which provide sustainable long-term jobs. IDA Ireland's strategies have proved successful, despite the difficult and ever changing global economy and at present there are 19 IDA supported companies in Mayo employing 2,992 people in permanent employment and a further 498 in temporary and contract employment, across a range of sectors.

In addition to marketing the county for new inward investment through its network of overseas offices, IDA also works with the existing client base in the county, encouraging them to grow and expand their operations there. As part of its strategy to attract inward investment, IDA Ireland introduces a prospective client company to 3 or 4 selected locations, which can meet the company's requirements for skills, labour, site and/or buildings, and infrastructure. In selecting locations to show companies, IDA Ireland seeks to include locations which have been affected by closures and job losses and also gives priority to the Border, Midlands and West regions.

In the three-year period 2007 to 2009, there have been a total of 8 such site visits, by potential investors, to County Mayo. While IDA seeks to influence the selection of locations for new investment, the final decision as to where to visit and where to locate lies with the investor.

57 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the position regarding a specific payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [28932/10]

My Department administers the Social Insurance Fund (SIF) in relation to redundancy matters on behalf of the Department of Social and Family Affairs. There are two types of payment made from the SIF — rebates to those employers who have paid statutory redundancy to eligible employees, and statutory lump sums to employees whose employers are insolvent and/or in receivership/liquidation.

I can confirm that my Department received a lump sum claim for the individual concerned on 11 September, 2009. In the course of processing the claim, queries were raised with the employer and I understand that a response on one outstanding aspect is awaited. As soon as this issue is resolved the claim can be processed for payment without further delay.

In general, the documentation required in support of lump sum claims is evidence of the employer's inability to pay the redundancy entitlements to the employees. This involves a statement from the company's Accountant or Solicitor confirming the inability of the company to pay the redundancy entitlements as well as requesting the latest set of financial accounts for the company. The employer is also asked to admit liability for the 40% liability attaching to the company arising from the redundancy payments.

If the required information is provided to the Department, the employees will be paid their redundancy entitlement from the Social Insurance Fund. Upon payment, the Department pursues the company for the 40% share that the company would ordinarily have been expected to pay to the employees.