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.

Government blocks sale of industrial site

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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