Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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81. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the up-to-date position regarding a new IDA advance technology building for Kerry Technology Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25235/22]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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IDA Ireland is committed to building a new (second) Advanced Technology Building in Tralee. I am advised that the site selection process for this proposed building is still underway. Securing planning permission and the construction of the building will take time, but it is intended that the building will be delivered during the life of the current IDA Strategy to 2024. The advanced technology building, once completed may support either a new office or industrial investment given their flexible nature.

The 2021-2024 Strategy also states that IDA will continue to work closely with the private sector to secure the provision of appropriate and cost-effective building and property solutions for client companies and also that additional upgrade works and investment are planned for IDA Parks in the region.

IDA Ireland continues to engage with new companies on promoting Ireland as a location for their business and the Agency will continue to position County Kerry for virtual and in-person site visits over 2022 and beyond.