Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)

I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I reiterate that the IDA is currently engaged with an Enterprise Ireland company about the proposed letting of the Monaghan ABS building, subject to contract. The Minister is confident that the IDA will do all in its power to bring that to a successful outcome. As the Senator is aware, the ultimate decision as to where a company locates its operations is a matter for the company itself.

A core objective of IDA Ireland is to enable, influence and deliver a competitive property offering which promotes national economic investments, supports willing FDI and the growth and expansion of indigenous clients within the Enterprise Ireland portfolio. The IDA is maintaining momentum on the delivery of its regional property programme across the country. I assure the Senator that the IDA will continue to market Monaghan and the Border region through its overseas offices to target FDI opportunities with corresponding site visits.