Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2021
2. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide details of plans for an IDA site (details supplied) in 2021; if he will confirm if planning has been secured for the developments; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2975/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIDA Ireland owns approximately 10.6 hectares of industrial zoned land on the Sligo Road in Quignashee, Ballina. The site has been concept master planned by the Agency in order to demonstrate its potential to investors.
Planning permission was previously obtained for infrastructural development, although this has since expired. The IDA continues to market the site to existing and prospective investors that may be interested in expanding or locating in County Mayo. IDA are working in collaboration with Mayo County Council to review the best potential for the IDA Ballina lands to further support the objectives of IDA’s new strategy 2021-2024. IDA has now appointed an engineering firm to undertake detailed technical due diligence, review the master plan design and submit a Stage 1 Infrastructure Planning application which IDA anticipate will be ready for submission in Q3 2021 subject to on-going review.
