253 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will confirm that the introduction of territorial cohesion under the Lisbon treaty is now a core competency of the EU; if he will confirm that same is based on the concept that every region, not state, should be allowed to make the most of its assets and resources and in this context, if an area like the midlands region is not being allowed to take advantage of its resources, which include a sizeable skilled and educated and available workforce, in a central location with an existing transport infrastructure and its proximity to other gateway regions; if in this context, it is appropriate that ministerial actions preclude entrepreneurs in this area from having the freedom to compete because of other considerations being made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3731/12]

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253 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will confirm that the introduction of territorial cohesion under the Lisbon treaty is now a core competency of the EU; if he will confirm that same is based on the concept that every region, not state, should be allowed to make the most of its assets and resources and in this context, if an area like the midlands region is not being allowed to take advantage of its resources, which include a sizeable skilled and educated and available workforce, in a central location with an existing transport infrastructure and its proximity to other gateway regions; if in this context, it is appropriate that ministerial actions preclude entrepreneurs in this area from having the freedom to compete because of other considerations being made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3731/12]

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