Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2023
133. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the IDA's delivery of an advanced building solution for Castlebar; if a strategic land bank has been procured; when the advanced building solution will proceed to planning stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9225/23]
View answerIDA Ireland’s property investment programme is aimed at supporting economic development and job creation across IDA’s, Enterprise Ireland's and local LEO’s respective client base. The provision of property solutions is a key element in IDA’s marketing of Mayo and the West Region. In that regard, IDA, as part of the Regional Property Programme, has delivered an advance technology building to Castlebar which has been occupied by Meissner Filtration Products (announcing 150 jobs in 2019) with a second advance building solution due to be delivered.
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. IDA Ireland have publicly committed to build a new, second, Advance Technology Building in Castlebar to support the winning of new investment and job creation. The site selection process for the new building is well underway and on conclusion of site selection, the 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.
IDA continues to work with regional stakeholders and the private sector on opportunities to add to the supply of competitive property solutions in regional locations.
