Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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230. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on plans for job creation at a vacant site (details supplied) matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43216/23]

Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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The factory in Carrickmacross was officially opened in November 2019 when the fit out of the facility was completed. As a proposed manufacturer of infant formula supplying the Chinese market, the company is required to have their facility fully audited and approved for operations prior to the commencement of any production.

Enterprise Ireland continue to engage with and support the company and are actively encouraging them to look at wider business opportunities across the nutritional powders market. Enterprise Ireland are also supporting them to explore the innovation networks and ecosystem available to them here in Ireland that can support their innovation journey.

There are currently a number of full-time workers employed on site, across business development, HR and engineering, with an expectation to grow employment as the business builds.