Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 March 2017
32. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the current position regarding a site (details supplied) on the Dublin Road in Mullingar; the IDA Ireland interventions that have happened with the workers and on site; the plans being made to replace this key employment for Mullingar; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14415/17]
View answerI very much regret the decision by the company in question, which is not an IDA Ireland client, to close its facility in Mullingar.
Whilst I am informed that IDA Ireland does not own the property in question, I understand that the Agency is aware that it is available and has engaged with its owners about marketing the facility as suitable for potential foreign direct investment. The property has also been included on IDA Ireland's database of available office and manufacturing buildings in County Westmeath.
The availability of this property should assist in the Agency’s ongoing efforts to encourage both current and prospective clients to invest further in Westmeath and the wider region.
