asked the Minister for Industry and Energy his plans for the provision of additional industrial jobs at Bandon, County Cork.
Written Answers. - County Cork Industries.
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I am informed by the Industrial Development Authority that they are vigorously promoting Bandon for suitable industrial development. The IDA approved six industrial projects for Bandon in 1981 with a job potential of 486. Some of these have already commenced operations and recruitment has started in the remaining projects. In addition, the IDA have a land bank of 11 acres available for industrial projects in the town.
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asked the Minister for Industry and Energy his plans for the provision of additional industrial jobs at Bantry, County Cork.
I am informed by the Industrial Development Authority that they are at present constructing a 24,000 sq. ft. advance factory and a 4 × 3,000 sq. ft. cluster unit in Bantry. These factories will be completed by mid-1982 and are being promoted for suitable industrial projects.
The 30,000 sq. ft. Rowa factory in Bantry is also being promoted by the IDA for a new industry, preferably in the pharmaceutical or electronics sectors.
In addition, the IDA have a further 7.6 acres of land available for industrial development in Bantry.