Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 May 2015
84. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding plans for a facility (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19036/15]
View answer85. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding plans for a facility (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19037/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 84 and 85 together.
I am informed by IDA Ireland that neither the former Pretty Polly building in Ballyspillane nor the former Amann facility in Tralee are in the ownership of the agency.
The Pretty Polly building, which is in the region of 25,000 sq ft in size, has been available since 2009. The premises were formerly a manufacturing facility and the options for the building in its present form are limited. However, should a potential investor have a property requirement similar to the facility, IDA Ireland would promote it with a view to winning an investment for Kerry. IDA Ireland has details on this building on its Private Property database.
With regard to the former Amann facility, I understand from IDA Ireland that the facility is owned by Bioatlantis, an indigenous Irish company, who occupy approximately 70,000 sq. ft. of it for their own manufacturing requirements. The remaining 75% of the building is available for lease. I am informed by IDA Ireland that the agency has recently promoted the facility to two specific FDI clients. The Agency assures me that it will continue to work with Bioatlantis to promote the facility as appropriate.
