The programme for Government makes specific provision in respect of increasing jobs in rural Ireland. I am unsure if the Tánaiste is aware that in Sligo, the IDA is now advising that its site in Finisklin is full of units while other lands it owns at Oakfield are not accessible due to there being no road constructed on the western distributor route. I ask the Tánaiste to give an undertaking to investigate this issue with the IDA and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport so that funding will be provided for these lands to be opened up. I ask her to ensure the IDA visits to Sligo will continue and that new factory units can be constructed.

Regional development and jobs across the country, including in Sligo, are a critical part of what we want to achieve in the months and years ahead. I will get details for the Deputy and communicate further with him on the issues he has raised.