Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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812. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a facility (details suplied) is up for sale in Carrickmacross; if any State agencies has plans to buy this property to create jobs in the town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11961/17]

Mary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by IDA Ireland that the Agency is aware that the facility is on the market, but has no plans to purchase it at this time. 

IDA Ireland has had frequent engagement with relevant local authorities about the facility in question. The Agency will continue to pursue all opportunities to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Monaghan and will bring the facility to the attention of prospective investors as part of this process. 

As well as exploring FDI opportunities, following a series of meetings between myself, the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and Monaghan County Council, I have asked IDA and Enterprise Ireland to work together to progress the development of a masterplan to enhance the value proposition for indigenous enterprise at IDA Ireland owned lands in Knockaconny, Co. Monaghan.