Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 81: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in relation to a project (details supplied) in County Mayo, when the IDA commenced buying land for same or if land has been purchased; the stage of same at present; when is it expected to have the land purchased for this project; when it is expected to have this project up and running; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2573/06]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The management of IDA Ireland's industrial property portfolio, including the purchase of land and the creation of business parks are day-to-day operational matters for the agency and not matters in which I have a function.

I have been informed by IDA that it has been in discussions with Mayo County Council regarding the purchase of a site of circa 27 acres owned by the local authority on the Sligo Road, Ballina, County Mayo. As part of an exercise to ensure that the lands are suitable for industrial purposes, the agency has completed site investigation works and obtained planning permission for site development works. At present, IDA is awaiting contract documentation and copy of unburdened title from Mayo County Council.