Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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172. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current position in relation to the operation of a company (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48915/21]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Central Pharma announced in December 2018 plans to establish an EMEA accredited contract packaging and supply centre at the IDA’s Advanced Technology Building in Tralee.

I understand that the company has subsequently experienced some delays in progressing their plans, including in relation to the Covid-19 restrictions which delayed work on the site. However, I understand that once regulatory approvals have been received Central Pharma will be ready to commence operations.

The IDA has informed me that the company has already started to recruit key staff, and this will be followed by further hires. The company remains committed to its plans for the site and intends to begin production at the site in Q1 2022.