Government blocks sale of industrial site

THE Government last night blocked the controversial sale of a valuable 115-acre industrial site near the University of Limerick by Shannon Development.

Thu, 23 Dec, 2004 - 00:00
Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

Fianna Fáil Deputy Peter Power said he had contacted Enterprise Minister Micheál Martin at the widespread disquiet about the proposed sale of the old Burlington Industries site for €3.25 million, even though another businessman was willing to pay €5.25m.

“A senior official in the department has contacted me to say the sale will not be allowed to proceed,” Deputy Power confirmed.

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