IDA Ireland plans to develop a new business park in Tullamore.
Quality of life will be a factor that puts Offaly on the map in terms of foreign direct investment success.
The Chief Executive of the local authority Anna Marie Delaney is making the point as IDA Ireland are set to build another business park in Tullamore.
The council is partnering with the enterprise body to develop the site on 26 hectares of land.
Ms Delaney says amenities are just as important to attract workers:
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