asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the priority given in Government policy to the establishment of industry in the depressed Border areas of Cavan and Monaghan.
Written Answers. - Industrial Incentives for Cavan and Monaghan.
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Limerick East): For the purpose of industrial incentives, both Cavan and Monaghan are designated areas and as such, suitable industrial projects proposing to locate in these areas are eligible for a higher rate of fixed asset grant than that available in non-designated areas.
I am informed by the Industrial Development Authority that both Cavan and Monaghan have a good infrastructural base for industrial development with available factories ranging in size from 1,000 sq. ft. to 28,000 sq. ft. at various locations. In addition the IDA have a total of 89 acres of land suitable for industrial development at various locations throughout the counties.
The IDA is actively promoting both counties for suitable industrial projects.