Backers of €4.7bn pharma centre criticise minister

THE backers of a proposed €4.7 billion pharmaceutical project in Kerry have criticised comments made by a junior minister in relation to their negotiations with the IDA and other state agencies.

Talks between the Global Pharmaceutical Centre of Excellence (GPCE) management team and the Government have reached a crunch stage.

However, Small Business Minister, John Perry, said there was an urgent need for those involved in the project — which could yield 4,500 jobs — to present a proper business plan in relation to the ambitious development proposed for Tralee.