Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
898. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she is actively seeking a replacement business to take up the vacant 45 acre former Glanbia site in Rooskey, County Roscommon. [13356/16]
View answerI am informed that Enterprise Ireland understands, following the fire at the Glanbia factory in Rooskey in 2007, that the factory and site was sold to a private company. Enterprise Ireland held discussions with the promoters of a new project for the site in 2013 and provided some mentor expertise. However the project did not subsequently proceed. Should a relevant opportunity be identified for the site in Rooskey, it will be pursued by Enterprise Ireland.
IDA Ireland promotes County Roscommon as part of the overall West Region and continues to market as appropriate available land and buildings to potential investors.
The West Action Plan for Jobs was launched last November and covers the counties of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. The primary objective of the Plan is to deliver an extra 25,000 jobs in the Region by 2020. This target will be achieved by enhanced cooperation and collaboration between various public bodies, agencies and the private sector to deliver on the 194 actions included in the Plan.
