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The Live Register in Mallow has fallen by 24% since the Government took office in 2011. TheGovernment has exceeded the target of 100,000 new jobs which it set for itself when enteringoffice.

My target for Mallow has always been to create jobs and attract companies, such as MagniIndustries, to the region. Employment through construction of local school projects are just asimportant as foreign companies setting up here. The success of indigenous companies, such asEPS, play a major role in ensuring the recovery is felt locally as well as nationally. The next stepincludes the South West Action Plan for jobs which, further specifies the sectors where townssuch as Mallow can thrive. Plans like this become reality through the vision and hard work oforganisations like the Mallow Development Partnership which, has a tangible effect on the townand the surrounding areas. If you have any query you would like to discuss with me, please don'thesitate to contact me at the office or online.

A NEW CHAPTER AT SCOILGHOBNATAN I was delighted to officially open the new extension at ScoilGhobnatan before the summer holidays. This is a vital piece ofinfrastructure for the school community on the Southside of Mallowand one I have championed since entering Government.

I will continue to prioritise investment in bricks and mortar for ourlocal schools so that our children across Mallow can learn and grow ina safe environment.

OVER €4.5 MILLIONINVESTED IN MALLOWPRIMARY SCHOOLS TO DATE

The investment of €4,742,779 in Mallow primary schools duringmy time in Government underpins my commitment since I enteredGovernment to ringfence capital works in education locally. Thisinvestment has been spent locally and ensures a roadmap for allour schools for the future. I was delighted to recently confirmplanning permission at the Davis College Campus and GaelscoilThomais Daibhis that will allow those school communities growfurther. This is not just about securing educational facilities, it alsocreates jobs directly and indirectly for our community.

Minister Seán Sherlock TD

Minister for Development, Trade Promotion and North South Co-operation

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE, REDUCINGUNEMPLOYMENT

Mallow

Minister Seán Sherlock TD with chair of Board of Management James Stanton, BishopWilliam Crean and Canon Gerard Casey

Minister Seán Sherlock cutting the cake for the first anniversary of theMallow Community School

MDP SETS VISION FOR MALLOW

I am very much involved with Mallow Development Partnership. Itseeks to ensure economic sustainability and social progress for thetown through a variety of projects. The success of the Maths &Science was underpinned by the excellent year long projectcommemorating Thomas Davis, amongst other projects. Structuresare now in place that will streamline and focus the partnership forthe future and assist job creation. I am looking forward tocontinuing to work with the Partnership and Mallow Chamber. Thisis a team effort, involving Mallow people working voluntarily forthe future of the town.

SUPPORTING NEW JOBS INMALLOW The 50 new jobs at EPS are supported by Enterprise Ireland and IDAIreland. EPS is a strong, intergenerational family company. They haveshown major resilience through tough economic times. TheGovernment is strongly supporting companies that have strongexport potential in product and services. EPS has shown itself to bea strong leader in the water services sector. This jobs announcementcomes on the back of a strong relationship with the IDA andEnterprise Ireland.

I was delighted to partner with EPS on a recent Trade Mission toLondon where the company is seeking to expand its operations inthe UK market.

I am in constant contact with the IDA on a number of developmentsrelated to the Mallow area, including supporting Magni Industries inQuartertown. I am confident of North Cork’s prime position withinthe IDA in the South West Region. IDA supported industries assist491 jobs in the Mallow area – a significant number.

MALLOW RELIEF ROAD CANDELIVER RESULTS

I led a delegation this month from Mallow to Dublin to discuss theimportance of a relief road for the town. The MallowRepresentative Group carried out an independent assessment tofurther the case to re-activate the planning and developmentprocess to complete the relief road for Mallow.As the local Minister I was delighted to initiate this meeting withmy Ministerial colleague, Paschal Donohue. This report makes thestrong business case for the relief road, a road that is vital to thecontinued advancement of the town of Mallow. This report allowsthe opportunity to make the national economic gains viable forthe people of Mallow. Business and civil society working in tandemhave made a strong case and it is one I fully support.

A report was submitted to the Group by Indecon InternationalEconomic Consultants, which outlined that the project woulddeliver overall user benefits in the order of €90 million for Mallow.

FREE GP CARE FORMALLOW UNDER 6S There has been a 93% uptake by North Cork GPs and parents canstill register by logging onto www.gpvisitcard.ie.

The online system is easy-to-use and is as simple as booking aflight. Anyone who has any queries or questions can contact myoffice where we’d be happy to show people through the sign-upprocess.

I am delighted to finally see this initiative being rolled out acrossthe country, because it will ease the pressure on working families,and give peace of mind to parents of sick children. It means thatno parent of young children will ever be in a position again wheremoney becomes an obstacle to bringing their child to a GP.

Without Labour in Government, this simply would not havehappened. It is perhaps the single most important development inprimary care in the history of the State, and my colleague, PrimaryCare Minister Kathleen Lynch, played a crucial in getting it acrossthe line.

Minister Seán Sherlock launching the new Mallow Development Partnership

Minister Seán Sherlock with other members of the Mallow Representative Groupmeeting with Minister for Transport Paschal Donohue

Ministers Seán Sherlock and Richard Bruton announcing the new jobs with PatrickBuckley of EPS

LOCAL SUPPORT, GLOBAL TARGETS FOR MALLOW HANDBALL I was honoured to officially open the new Mallow Handball Alley recently,which we secured using Sports Capital Funding of €110,000.Mallow Handball is a crucial community facility in Mallow. Mallow Handball Club has produced many All-Ireland and World champions. Iwish them the best of luck in their quest to compete at the World Championships in Canada this year.

CHARTERING ROADMAPS FOR NEWBUSINESSES The past year has seen impressive results for the Cork North and West LocalEnterprise Office. A total of 164 jobs have been created in LEO assistedcompanies and numbers employed in these projects now stands at over 1300people.

The success of the LEO in Cork North and West cannot be underestimated. Asidefrom financial assistance, the key support that many entrepreneurs look for ismentoring and guidance, something that the LEO system has proven expertise at.I look forward to these results being improved on and growing even further.Ensuring that entrepreneurs have the tailor made support they need for theirbusiness prospects is crucial to the economic recovery.

The LEO delivers a full range of training and development programmes and duringthe past year over 1,200 people have participated in these core programmes.Seminars and Networking are a key feature of the LEO offerings and these rangefrom Womens Networking events to Export Opportunities and Speednetworkingfor small business. Over 58% of those attending core training are women, in linewith the LEO objective of encouraging more women to enter business. To avail ofonline vouchers for your business, which can be in a variety of ways to supportenterprise in Mallow and North Cork, visit www.localenterprise.ie

Minister Seán Sherlock opening the new Mallow Handball alley

Minister Seán Sherlock with Joan Kelleher, LEO North Cork andWest Management

GLOBALPARTNERSHIPS,LOCAL IMPACT In my role as Minister in theDepartment of Foreign Affairs & Trade Iengage with many organisations likeTrocaire, Concern and GOAL, along withmissionaries led by nuns and priests. Ihave led four trade missions in 2015 tomarkets in the European Unionincluding the United Kingdom, Franceand Estonia. These trade missions haveincluded North Cork companies lookingto scale up and create jobs locally.

My role as Trade Promotion Minister isto assist companies looking to export toour nearest markets and our exportsunderpin the economic recovery. Myrole also funds the work of agenciessuch as Trócaire, which have a long,proud track record in helping thoseoverseas.

Constituency Office: Davis (Flemings) Lane, Mallow, Co. Cork

Tel: 022 53523 Fax: 022 57761 Email: sean.sherlock@oir.ie

Sean Sherlock TD @seansherlocktd

SEÁN SHERLOCK TDMinister for Development, TradePromotion and North South Co-operation

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SUPPORTING COPE, BUILDINGOUR COMMUNITY

A great afternoon was had by residents, staff and communitysupporters as they celebrated reaching the national standards foprpeople with intellectual disabilities who live in a residential setting.COPE provides excellent care and support. People in Glen Lodge andBellevue of COPE foundation Mallow had a vision which is now areality through hard work.

Yvonne O'Donoghue, Martin Goggin who are both supported by Cope Foundationas Minister Sean Sherlock unveils the HIQA registration Cert at Glen Lodge

WINNING BACK MAIN STREETTraffic lights in Mallow are causing a serious problem to commutersand traders. I have engaged with Cork County Council to turn offthe lights completely until a proper solution is found. I welcomethe half hour free parking but I do believe that clarity is needed onthe operation of the system. There is confusion as to how the firsthalf hour operates.

Minister Seán Sherlock with Seán Jefferies on the launch of his new photographicstudio in Mallow

Minister Seán Sherlock with United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki Moon

TRIPS TO LEINSTER HOUSE I am happy to accommodate tours to Leinster House for schoolgroups or community groups across Mallow and the Cork Eastconstituency.

If your group wishes to visit the Oireachtas and observe parliamentin action, please contact my office to arrange a time and date.