Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 December 2016
546. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her proposals to utilise lands owned by the State's industrial promotion agencies in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the extent of such lands and the level of services on those properties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41004/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraIDA Ireland markets Cavan and Monaghan as part of its North East region. Both counties have a business and technology park. In Cavan, there is a 41-acre park at Killygarry, 29 acres of which are available for investment. In Monaghan, there is a 42-acre park at Knockaconny, 18 of which are available for investment. IDA Ireland continues to seek new investors for both business parks. Enterprise Ireland does not own any land in either county.
Both business and technology parks are fully zoned and serviced and are promoted by IDA Ireland as suitable locations for foreign direct investment (FDI). It should be noted that these property solutions are also available to Enterprise Ireland client companies. The aim of both agencies is to maximise potential investment and job-creation opportunities, whether through FDI or indigenous enterprise.
