(Limerick West) asked the Minister for Industry and Energy the number of advance factories in Limerick city and county which are vacant; where these are located; when they are likely to be occupied; and if the IDA or Shannon Development Company have any plans for their occupation.
Written Answer. - Limerick Advance Factories.
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The number of advance factories at present vacant in Limerick city and county is 41, but 22 of these have been allocated for approved projects.
The locations of the factories are as follows:
|
Location |
Vacant but allocated |
Vacant and available |
|
Limerick city |
14 |
7 |
|
Newcastlewest |
— |
3 |
|
Abbeyfeale |
2 |
1 |
|
Hospital |
— |
2 |
|
Kilfinane |
— |
4 |
|
Kilmallock |
1 |
— |
|
Rathkeale |
1 |
— |
|
Oola |
1 |
1 |
|
Bruree |
— |
1 |
|
Patrickswell |
2 |
— |
|
Croom |
1 |
— |
The vacant and available factories are being actively promoted by both the IDA and Shannon Development Company for suitable projects and every effort is being made to encourage approved projects to take up allocated space and commence production as quickly as possible.