| Front | Secondary Activity GDA - Transport |
| Back | Well-developed Transport network advantage to industrial developmentWell connected by rail, air, sea and road to rest of Ireland. Major benefit to local and international industries in regionDublin is a gateway to Europe - Main port and airport. Manufacturers import/export raw materials and finished products. Eg Silicon discs used by Intel , Leixlip flown into Dublin from USA.Construction of M50, encouraged inner-city manufacturers to relocate to suburbs to reduce transport costs.GDA contains many industrial estates close to M50 Eg Ballymount Indistrial EstatePort Tunnel easy access to Dublin port, reducing costs. Encourages industries to locate in the regionGDA contains Dublin City. Capital andMost economically important Urban Area - Young educated population(45% under 25) provide labour for manufacturers. Labour needs public transport to get to workAllows people to commute to work easier than anywhere else in Ireland. Advantage for industries who need a lotm of people, Eg. Intel employs 4,500.development of luas cross city and Quality Bus corridors shorten journeys.Encourages employers to locate in GDA as less delays. |
| Front | Human Factors - Development of Footloose Industry Ireland |
| Back | Gov. Policy - Since 50's policy to encourage foreign directi investment by pharma companies. In 1970's, IDA purchased land in Cork Harbour area at Little Island and Ringaskiddy. IDA provided water, wastewater and power infrastructure to these sites. Using contacts in North America, Attracted multinational companies with grants and tax incentivesLabour force - During 1960s and 70s, Buchanan report called for development of industry across Ireland to counterbalance growth of Dublin. Report identified Cork as growth centre due to labour force and avalilability of sites. 37% of population under 25. Has university and Institute of Technology. Specialised pharma course at UCC provide skilled graduates, attracting pharma companies.Transport Network - Connected to rest of Ireland and Dublin by efficient motorway(M7, M8) and rail netowrk allowing cheaper distribution of finished goods and raw materials. International Airport in Cork for light, high value goods. |
| Front | Development of Footloose Industry in Ireland Structure |
| Back | Introduction - What is footloose / Pharma in IrelandHuman Factors - (Government Policy, Labour Force and Transport)Physical Factors - (Deep water port, Water Supply, Energy) |