Cecilia Keaveney
Ceist:163 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position in relation to a company (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27691/01]
Written Answers. - Industrial Development.
On 1 November 2001 it was announced that Berkshire Hathaway had concluded an agreement to acquire Fruit of the Loom's apparel business worldwide. It is anticipated that this deal will be finalised in the first quarter of 2002.
IDA Ireland and Fruit of the Loom have been involved in ongoing discussions throughout the year and IDA Ireland is meeting with Fruit of the Loom in Donegal to discuss the impact of the pending sale to Berkshire Hathaway on the Donegal operation.
Michael Finucane
Ceist:164 Mr. Finucane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the factory premises available for letting in Newcastle West, County Limerick; the square footage of those premises [27715/01]
Shannon Development is the agency under the aegis of my Department with responsibility for the development of industry, including the provision of factory space, in Newcastle West. The total factory space available for letting by Shannon Development in Newcastle West is as follows:
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Unit 5B |
416 sq. ft. |
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Unit 5C |
238 sq. ft. |
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Enterprise Units: |
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Unit 6A |
717 sq. ft. |
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Unit 6B |
345 sq. ft. |
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(both will be available by circa end of November 2001) |
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Bay 4 |
18,750 sq. ft. |
These units are located at Shannon Development Industrial Estate, Sheehan's Road, Newcastle West.