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An Taoiseach confirms Support for a University of the South East during Waterford Chamber Visit
As part of An Taoiseach’s visit to Waterford during the Tall Ships Festival, Taoiseach Enda Kenny met with Waterford Chamber of Commerce to discuss the underlying concerns of the business community in the City.
On meeting with Waterford Chamber President and Board members An Taoiseach confirmed his support for a University of the South East. Stating that the University is in the Programme for Government An Taoiseach hoped that a decision would be made shortly to the Region’s benefit.
According to Waterford Chamber President, Anne Marie Caulfield, “We were delighted to meet with an Taoiseach. The meeting went well, we outlined the key priorities for Waterford City including very high unemployment levels which are running at above the national norm, the importance of South East University designation as an economic driver of the future, optimisation of our Port as a key transport link, Tourism as a real driver of economic growth supported by the Airport and investment into broadband. An Taoiseach agreed with the designation of the University of the South East and we must now continue to focus on achieving this critical service for the South East region.”
An Taoiseach stated that the next 12 to 18 months would be challenging but the outlook for investment in Ireland is positive. Speaking about the Government’s Jobs Initiative and Internship scheme An Taoiseach it was important that business did its part to support these initiatives designed to get people back to work by giving internship placements. Responding Chamber President Anne Marie Caulfield said that business in Waterford would not be found wanting.
The Taoiseach also spoke of his motto ‘S.I.O’ Sort It Out and how he intends to focus on building a strong South East reputation through government commitments and working with the people of the South East.
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