asked the Minister for Industry, Trade, Commerce and Tourism in relation to Sligo town and county (a) the total number of vacant IDA factories; (b) the total area of land owned by the IDA and (c) the plans he and the IDA have to provide new jobs in view of the fact that up to 1,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost there in recent years.
Written Answers. - County Sligo Industrial Projects.
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The information sought by the Deputy is contained in the tabular statement below. I am informed by the Industrial Development Authority that they are actively promoting their factories and land in County Sligo for suitable industrial projects. Work on the construction of three new incubator units of 1,000 sq. ft. each in Tubbercurry is expected to commence shortly. These units will be suitable for the start-up phase of small industry projects.
Land and Factories Available in County Sligo
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Location |
Factories |
Land |
Status |
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Sligo town |
1×40,000 sq. ft. |
85 acres |
Being promoted |
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1×24,000 sq. ft. |
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1×8,000 sq. ft. |
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1×4,500 sq. ft. |
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1×3,000 sq. ft. |
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Tubbercurry |
1×24,000 sq. ft. |
5 acres |
Being promoted |
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Ballisodare |
32 acres |
Being promoted |
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Collooney |
8 acres |
Being promoted |
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Ballymote |
8 acres |
Being promoted |
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Easkey |
2.7 acres |
Being promoted |