Tubbercurry advance factory
Brennan asked about the vacant IDA factory and job security at local firms; Bruton said the factory was being promoted, the affected companies’ outlook was satisfactory, and three small units were planned for the site.
asked the Minister for Industry, Trade, Commerce and Tourism the position regarding the 24,000 sq. feet IDA advance factory in Tubbercurry, County Sligo, owing to the fact that 120 people were made redundant in a firm (details supplied) in County Sligo last year and the uncertainty regarding the jobs of the men who are presently employed in that factory and another firm (details supplied) in County Sligo; and when it is hoped that some suitable project will be found for it.
Comment on this
I am informed that the Industrial Development Authority are actively promoting their 24,000 sq. ft. advance factory in Tubbercurry, County Sligo, for suitable industrial projects. The redundancies at Basta Ltd. were part of a restructuring programme designed to return the company to profitability. The company are now operating satisfactorily. While there have been a small number of redundancies in Tool and Gauge Ltd., the long term outlook for the company is assured. The IDA plan to build three small industrial units of 1,000 sq. ft. each on their 5.3 acre industrial site at Tubbercurry this year.
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