Written answers

Tuesday, 30 March 2004

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Industrial Development

9:00 pm

Photo of Paul Connaughton  SnrPaul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 213: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the IDA is negotiating with Teagasc to purchase a considerable amount of land on the Teagasc research farm at Mellowes College, Athenry, County Galway for the provision of a technology park; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9870/04]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The management of IDA Ireland's industrial property portfolio, including decisions regarding location and size of land owned by IDA, are day to day operational matters for the agency and not matters in which I have a function.

IDA Ireland is in the process of evaluating a number of potential sites in County Galway. As part of this process Teagasc, who have a significant landholding in the region, have been advised of IDA Ireland's plans. IDA Ireland have advised me that it is not in a position to comment on specific negotiations related to any possible land acquisitions, as each is a commercially sensitive transaction. However, IDA Ireland can confirm that no formal offer has been made in respect of any landholding in the Athenry region.

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