EU boost for mid-west job efforts

DUE to huge job losses as a result of the Dell closure, the EU has given the mid-west special status to attract new industry, it was confirmed yesterday.

From now on any major firm locating in the mid-west will be able to get grant aid of up to 10% of the value of their investment, following a decision by the European Commission on regional investment rules.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation Batt O’Keeffe said the decision was made following a Government submission to the European Commission on a mid-term review of the regional aid guidelines on state aid.