Site identified for new IDA facility in Mayo

Minister of State Alan Dillon says a site near the N5 has been identified for a new IDA building in Castlebar.

Minister Dillon has urged the IDA to progress this development to planning following site selection and acquisition for the new facility, which will be similar to the premises occupied by Meissner Filtration on the Breaffy Road. It is one of 19 facilities in 16 locations nationwide that are part of a key strategic objective under the IDA’s ‘Driving Recovery and Sustainable Growth 2021 – 2024’.

Minister Dillon said: “Over the past three years, I have met with leading officials in the IDA’s property unit, along with officials of Mayo County Council and stressed the importance of this project to attract investment and job creation in Mayo.

“While the site selection process has taken some time, I am confident that this will soon be resolved, and the project can then progress to the planning and construction phase.

"I have consistently called on the IDA and the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to speed up this process to ensure that this project for Mayo moves forward for this strategically important building. This facility will act as a catalyst for future investment into Mayo and I am determined to ensure its delivery."