Tralee biotechnology firm given go-ahead by An Bord Pleanala for seaweed intake building

The company employs over 50 people in Tralee and is set to expand its workforce further with new development

Kerry County Council had initially refused permission because of ‘potential odour’ and the board’s planning inspector had also recommended refusal.

An Bord Pleanala has given the go-ahead for a goods intake building for fresh seaweed in a leading biotechnology company in Tralee, Co Kerry.

BioAtlantis has welcomed the decision saying this will add to job numbers.