NASH SAYS 'CORE' PROJECT ON PREMIER SITE COULD BE A 'GAME-CHANGER' FOR DROGHEDA
15 October 2024
Local Labour TD, Ged Nash, who is his party’s jobs and enterprise spokesperson said the 'CORE' project on the former site of Premier Periclase "has the potential to be a game-changer for Drogheda."
“I was pleased to meet with and have a detailed briefing from the consortium members earlier this week. This project has the potential to be a real game-changer for jobs and investment in Drogheda.
“It can help kick-start the low-carbon energy revolution that sustainable industrial development in Ireland needs, crucially on our way to the net-zero carbon future on which the future of the planet will depend.
Deputy Ged Nash added that “The planned project is a very innovative initiative on a unique site and could usher in the third era of good, sustainable jobs of the future on the Premier Periclase site. The sustainable job creation potential for IDA and Enterprise Ireland client companies is obvious and I am aware of the positive engagement the consortium has had with the State employment agencies and other key statutory bodies in developing this proposition.
“Access to low carbon energy sources, and I hope in the short-term future, fully renewable energy sources powering industry and homes, can give our area the climate and economic advantage Drogheda needs as we compete for the right kind of climate positive and jobs rich investment."
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