Longford-Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy has said it is extremely frustrating to see certain counties, specifically Longford, left behind this year by the IDA as is pushes for new investment into the country.

Deputy Troy said: “There were over 5,000 people signing on the Live Register in Longford last month and we need every effort made to secure new employment. The most significant factors in solving the jobs crisis will be consumer confidence and growth in small businesses but we must ensure that there is a balance struck in...