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MTU And Tralee And Killarney Chambers Welcome Astellas Tralee Announcement

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BUSINESS groups and third level institutions in Kerry have welcomed the news this morning of Astellas Pharma Ireland’s plans for a new €330m facility in Tralee.

A statement from Munster Technology University expressed delight that it would be located in Kerry Technology Park adjacent to the North Campus.

“This significant addition to the area is immense and will help to further establish Kerry as a centre of excellence in STEM. This investment, together with the current construction of the €30 million STEM Building at MTU Kerry North Campus, provides a very bright future for STEM education and careers in Kerry, bringing specialised engineering, science and technology roles to the southwest region,” read the statement.

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“Astellas and MTU have a long history of engagement and collaboration and we look forward to continuing that relationship. This new facility, along with the established facility in Killorglin will provide future excellent student internships, work placements, project work and graduate opportunities,” the statement continued.

Tralee Chamber also welcomed the news. CEO Colette O’Connor said; “This announcement is a significant and welcome boost for the Tralee region, promising increased economic activity that will benefit the local economy. Astellas has recognised the high quality talent pool that Tralee and the surrounding Kerry area offers and today’s welcome announcement provides further employment opportunities.”

The news was also warmly welcomed by Killarney Chamber where it was described as “the sporting equivalent of Kerry winning the All-Ireland in football”.

Wholeheartedly welcoming the news, the Killarney business organisation said as the tourist season begins to slowly wind down for this year, it was magnificent to learn of plans for a facility that will inject a whole new lease of life to Tralee town and to the entire county.

“We are all well aware of the hugely positive economic impact the Astellas plant in Killorglin has had on the local economy and it has helped many people to build homes, educate their children and enjoy a great quality of life,” read the statement from the Chamber.

“Now it is Tralee’s turn to reap the benefits and we are delighted for our colleagues and friends there and for the entire county as everybody will benefit,” the Chamber said.

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Astellas Plans For New €330m Facility In Tralee

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ASTELLAS Pharma Ireland is to apply for planning permission for a €330 million facility at the Kerry Technology Park in Tralee.

This major development will pave the way for an innovative aseptic drugs production facility in Tralee to be built by the pioneering global pharmaceutical company.

Currently Astellas Pharma employs approximately 400 people in Ireland. When constructed, the new plant will provide investment for Tralee and bring 110 highly-specialized engineering, science and technology jobs to the county and the region. Around 600 people will be employed during the construction of the building.

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Subject to planning permission, construction will commence in 2024, with the site expected to be operational by 2028.

Welcoming today’s announcement, Minister for Education and Kerry T.D Norma Foley said: “I am so very pleased to welcome the announcement by Astellas Pharma Ireland to develop a state-of-the-art, €330 million facility at Kerry Technology Park, Tralee.

“Today’s announcement will provide investment and employment for Tralee, Kerry and indeed the entire south-west region.

“I want to thank Astellas for its vision and ambition and for advancing the project to this point. I would also like to acknowledge Kerry County Council, IDA Ireland, the Shannon Group and all involved who worked collaboratively and collectively to advance the project to this exciting stage. I look forward to the facility developing at pace.”

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Contractor Appointed To Build IDA’s Advance Technology Building In Tralee

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Declan & Triona Costello, Managing Directors and Paul Lynch, engineer of Costello Building Contractors, discussing IDA’s new Advance Technology Building on site in Kerry Technology Park, with Martin Shanahan IDA CEO.

A CONTRACTOR  has been appointed to construct IDA Ireland’s new Advance Technology Building (ATB) in Tralee.

Contracts were signed in recent days allowing Eamon Costello (Kerry) Ltd. to proceed to construct the c.2,322m 2 building on a c.1.0 hectare site at Kerry Technology Park (KTP).

IDA has agreed terms with Shannon Commercial Properties for the acquisition of the site. Building work will commence shortly and the building is expected to be constructed in nine months.

The site was chosen as a suitable location for the Advance Technology Building given its proximity to the Institute of Technology, Tralee and the existing companies based in the Park.

Welcoming the appointment of the contractor, IDA’s CEO Martin Shanahan said: “I am very pleased to see this project advancing. The availability of high quality property solutions is a key component in winning Foreign Direct Investment projects. IDA has a particular focus on regional job creation and this new ATB will advance that aim in this region.”

The building will include c854m 2 ancillary office space over two floors and c.1,468m 2 of high-tech manufacturing space – in line with the current needs of FDI client companies.

The facility has been designed to be capable of 100% expansion to meet future client growth requirements. It has also been designed to achieve LEED CS accreditation in line with IDA’s sustainability focus.

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Planning Granted For IDA’s €20m Facility At Kerry Technology Park

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rsz_kerry-technology-park-traleePLANNING permission has been granted for the €20m advanced manufacturing facility at Kerry Technology Park, Dromtacker.

The planned facility was announced in February last year by the IDA as part of a €200m programme for rural towns around the country.

The planning application was lodged with Kerry County Council on December 23 sat year for a purpose-designed 25,000 square foot facility with the aim of giving Tralee a state-of-the-art, turnkey property solution that will greatly assist with IDA’s efforts to attract Foreign Direct Investment here.

It will be a 2,543 square metre building including office facilities, carparking, signage and all associated site works including two vehicular entrances to serve entire facility.

There is now a four week period for appeals to be lodged.

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PHOTOS: Minister Opens New JRI America Offices And Welcomes Progress On New €20m Facility

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Minister of State for the Diaspora Jimmy Deenihan speaking at the opening of the new JRI offices in the Kerry Technology Park. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Minister of State for the Diaspora Jimmy Deenihan speaking at the opening of the new JRI offices in the Kerry Technology Park. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

MINISTER Jimmy Deenihan welcomed progress on a new €20 million advanced technology facility during a visit to Kerry Technology Park today.

He was speaking at the opening of JRI America’s new offices in the Kerry Technology Park.

“I welcome the progress on the new €20 million Advanced Technology Building for Kerry Technology Park, now that planning permission has been lodged by the IDA,” said the Minister, referring to the new facility announced by the IDA early in 2015.

“I’m confident that the planning application for the purpose-designed 25,000 square foot facility will transition smoothly through the planning process, giving Tralee a state-of-the-art, turnkey property solution that will greatly assist with IDA’s efforts to attract Foreign Direct Investment here.”

A planning application was received by Kerry County Council on December 23 from the IDA Ireland for the construction of an advanced technology building and a decision will be made at the beginning of March.

Minister Deenihan performed the official opening of JRI America’s new, state-of-the-art offices at Kerry Technology Park.

“Back in 2011 when I announced the establishment of JRI America’s software development operation, I strongly believed that the location of Tralee would serve them well, in terms of acquiring the skilled workforce needed and benefitting from the business-friendly environment that exists here,” said Deenihan.

“I’m very gratified to see that this has proven the case and that, with these new 14,000 square foot offices, the company is planning strategically for further development into the future.

“That growth is expected to see the workforce expand from its current level of, I understand, almost 70 people. That is terrific news for Tralee and for the wider region,” he said.

Staff at JRI America provide support for a broad range of functions, including Software Development, Quality Assurance, Network Support, Data Centre Support and Technical Customer Service activities.

The Tralee operation supports the group’s Western Hemisphere IT operations, including US, Europe, Moscow, Dubai and other markets. If JRI America can do it, so too can other global companies.

“There is space and scope on this fine Technology Park, some 22 hectares, for businesses. We send out the message today that Tralee, and Kerry, is very much open for business” said Deenihan.

At the opening of the new JRI offices in Kerry Technology Park were, from left: Claire Nash, Deirdre Carr and Breda O'Dwyer. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the opening of the new JRI offices in Kerry Technology Park were, from left: Claire Nash, Deirdre Carr and Breda O’Dwyer. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the opening of the new JRI offices in Kerry Technology Park were, from left: Eimer O'Connor, Mary Lucey, Claire Horgan, Oliver Murphy, Bridget Crowley, Brid Mcelligott and Louise Nagle. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the opening of the new JRI offices in Kerry Technology Park were, from left: Emer O’Connor, Mary Lucey, Claire Horgan, Oliver Murphy, Bridget Crowley, Brid McElligott and Louise Nagle. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the opening of the new JRI offices in Kerry Technology Park were, from left: Siobhan Hannon, Stacy Stack and Leanne O'Dowd. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the opening of the new JRI offices in Kerry Technology Park were, from left: Siobhan Hannon, Stacy Stack and Leanne O’Dowd. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the opening of the new JRI offices in Kerry Technology Park were, from left: Rebecca Ryan, Sarah Lenihan and Aislinn Desmond. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the opening of the new JRI offices in Kerry Technology Park were, from left: Rebecca Ryan, Sarah Lenihan and Aislinn Desmond. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Staff and guests at the opening of the new JRI offices in Kerry Technology Park. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Staff and guests at the opening of the new JRI offices in Kerry Technology Park. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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IDA Commits To Building Facility In Tralee To Attract Multi-National Client

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THE IDA will lodge a planning application with the Council by the end of the year for a multi million euro advance factory facility in Kerry Technology Park.

At this point, no company has been lined up to use the facility, but it’s hoped the development will give Tralee a fighting chance of attracting multi-national companies to create hundreds of new jobs for the town.

It is expected that construction on the 25,000 sq ft building will be completed by the end of 2016 and create 70 construction jobs in the process.

The venture is part of a €150 million IDA regional investment plan which hopes to boost the economies of towns around the country.

Though the building is still at the design stages, the IDA will be focussing on companies working in engineering, life sciences and services sectors as potential clients.

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40 New Jobs Coming To Kerry Technology Park

 

Logo-16POSITIVE news has emerged on the jobs front with the annoucement that JRI America are looking to entice 40 high skilled workers to fill jobs at its Software Development Centre in Tralee.

JRI America are located in the Kerry Technology Park, but also have offices in London, Shanghai, Tokyo, Singapore and New York.

They are a company that provides IT services for Japan’s second largest bank SMBC and the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group.

Since the Tralee office was established in 2011 JRI America has grown rapidly, attracting both talented experienced staff as well as taking on graduates to train and develop.

The 40 jobs they are looking to be filled are in IT with salaries ranging from €26,000 to €100,000 a year.

The company Software Development Center is headed by Kerryman, Shane Walsh, who despite finding it difficult to coax young IT talent away from Dublin want’s to remain loyal to his home county.

Back in February, it was announced that Kerry Technology Park would get an estimated €20m investment for a new facility to attract a major industry.

The investment is part of a government €250m Regional Action Plan For Jobs which included plans for a major investment at the Kerry Technology Park, suitable for an advanced manufacturing facility.