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Motion from Councillor Enda Stenson:

Meeting: 11/01/2021 - Leitrim County Council (Item 30)

Motion from Councillor Enda Stenson - Jobs in Leitrim

At the start of another new year have we any further prospects for industrial jobs in Leitrim?
Leitrim has proved to be an excellent base to work from throughout 2020. We need to promote ourselves more , and encourage further investment in Leitrim to keep some of our young educated people living here.

Minutes:

To consider the following Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Enda Stenson;

 

"At the start of another new year have we any further prospects for industrial jobs in Leitrim?

Leitrim has proved to be an excellent base to work from throughout 2020. We need to promote ourselves more, and encourage further investment in Leitrim to keep some of our young, educated people living here."

 

Report by Director of Services for Economic Development, Planning, Environment and Transportation.

"Leitrim has the most comprehensive offering of hubs suitable for remote working within the North West and Midlands to capitalize on the current trend and needs of remote working. Kinlough, Manorhamilton, Ballinamore, Mohill, Drumshanbo and Carrick – all boast a remote working, fast broadband facility. 2021 will see a marketing campaign to promote these, along the enterprise hubs in the AEC and the implementation of an online booking system.  Planning was completed for Advanced Technology Building in the IDA Business Park in 2019 and will be jointly promoted by IDA Ireland and LCC. Border Stimulus Funding awarded to W8 in Manorhamilton in 2020 will be a stimulus for industrial employment and R&D. Plus, Vistamed was selected as potential site for a shared laboratory (DigiLab) regional hub under the AEC project. The Council is delighted to see the planned further development of the Food Hub in Drumshanbo in 2021. Numerous regeneration projects in Manorhamilton, Carrick and Ballinamore will further enhance the attractiveness of these towns to relocate too. IDA continue to market the Carrick Business Campus where Avant Card operate and continues to grow its employment."

 

Councillor Enda Stenson highlighted jobs are needed in Leitrim, younger people are moving away at an alarming rate, quality broadband is not being delivered quickly enough throughout the county, but the delivery of jobs is imperative. 

 

Mr Joseph Gilhooly advised that Leitrim has the most comprehensive offering of hubs suitable for remote working within the North West and Midlands to capitalize on the current trend and needs of remote working. 2021 will see a marketing campaign to promote these, along the enterprise hubs in the Atlantic Economic Corridor and the implementation of an online booking system. Leitrim is lacking in success in attracting large stakeholders but will continue to engage in attracting such enterprises.