Appeal withdrawal clears way for former Dell site

Work should be clear to proceed on a redevelopment of the Dell computer plant in Limerick into a €300 million medical manufacturing facility after withdrawal of an appeal to An Bord Pleanála.

An Taisce had raised issues with the grant of permission earlier this year by Limerick County Council for the plans of Regeneron Ireland. The firm applied before Christmas to change the use of the former Dell factory in Raheen Business Park, and to add almost 24,000 square metres to the existing 40,000 sq m floor area.

The plan is to also include a 4,400 sq m three-storey lab building and various other ancillary utility buildings on the 30-acre site.