Offaly Fine Gael TD, John Clendennen has called for immediate action to secure IDA land in Offaly to attract further investment and job creation following redundancies at Nelipak and Cardinal Health.
Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Clendennen highlighted the pressing need for land acquisition to facilitate the expansion of the IDA-backed companies in the county.
“With three IDA visits in 2023 and five in 2024, we now need to secure land to ensure that we secure investment. I invite the Minister to the county to meet with our local authority and discuss how we can progress this further, “Deputy Clendennen stated.
In response, the Minister acknowledged the ongoing efforts of Deputy Clendennen and confirmed that negotiations regarding a significant land bank in County Offaly are progressing.
“I worked hard with Deputy Clendennen to deliver a significant land bank in County Offaly. These issues are commercially sensitive, given the ongoing negotiations with IDA. I am acutely aware of the work that the Deputy has done on Cardinal Health and the big challenge we have there.” the Minister said.
“As a midlands Minister, I will be to the forefront in working with Deputy Clendennen on delivering high value jobs to the regions…the future is bright with all the good work we will be doing.”
Deputy Clendennen reiterated his commitment to advocating for investment in Offaly, ensuring that the Midlands continues to benefit from job creation efforts.
