Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021
73. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the new IDA building in County Carlow will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52991/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIDA Ireland will deliver 19 Advanced Building Solutions (ABS) in 15 regional locations over the lifetime of its new strategy Driving Recovery & Sustainable Growth 2021-2024. These locations were chosen based on extensive analysis, engagement, review and consultation as well as macroeconomic considerations, existing clusters and available resources.
The IDA’s Regional Property Programme, supported by my Department, will provide property and strategic site solutions to address market failures in regional locations.
The timely provision of appropriate and cost-effective property and infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of MNCs remains essential to winning FDI. Over the last 5 years, the IDA’s Regional Property Programme enabled the winning of capital-intensive projects of significant scale to regional locations.
The national capital investment plans outlined in the new strategy, subject to planning permission and public procurement process, are expected to commence and be delivered within the term of the new strategy at all identified locations. In respect of the building in Carlow, the Advanced Building Solution commenced construction on site in Q2 2021 and is currently scheduled for completion in Q2 2022.
The property will be included as part of IDA marketing material for FDI & Enterprise Ireland clients.
