Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 November 2023
40. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the delivery of a new facility (details supplied) in Castlebar, County Mayo; the progress made since September 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51526/23]
View answerIDA Ireland’s Regional Property Programme aims to ensure the supply of land, buildings and infrastructure in regional locations to meet the needs of current and prospective clients of the IDA, Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Offices and is a significant driver of regional economic development and job creation. A robust property and infrastructure ecosystem can be a key differentiator in winning FDI projects, as evidenced by the record regional results achieved under IDA’s 2015-2019 strategy and its current strategy - Driving Recovery and Sustainable Growth, 2021-2024.
It is essential that the West Region and Mayo has a competitive, sustainable property offering to enable the attraction and retention of investment and jobs. In that regard, IDA, as part of the Regional Property Programme, has delivered an Advanced Technology Building to Castlebar which has been occupied by Meissner Filtration Products (announcing 150 jobs in 2019).
IDA Ireland has committed to build a second Advance Technology Building in Castlebar to support the winning of new investment. While an extensive site selection process for the new building is underway, the acquisition of appropriate lands has proven challenging in this location. Nonetheless, the IDA continues to explore all possible options to identify and secure suitable lands aligned with investor needs.
On conclusion of site selection, the masterplanning, design and planning phases will commence. The specific dates for commencement of construction are wholly dependent on and subject to the successful outcome of these processes. IDA will use its best endeavours to deliver the building in a timely manner. IDA Ireland has had regular engagement with Mayo County Council on its plans.
