19 vacant IDA units available in Cork

Cork has the highest number of vacant IDA sites in Ireland. One fifth of all idle advance factories are in the county.

There are 104 sites available nationwide to prospective investors, say the IDA, the state body responsible for attracting foreign direct investment to the Republic.

19 of the sites are in Cork, including five in Cork City. There are also two each in Fermoy, Youghal, Carrigtwohill, and Kanturk.