Local Councilor Trevor Gilligan commented “SDCC has agreed to dispose of 85 acres to Novo Nordisk Production Ireland Ltd for construction of a Pharmaceutical Plant for medical products for diabetes, obesity, and rare diseases. With an option to dispose of a further 21.3 acres at a future date (Which would indicate a further €12.78M boost for SDCC). The cost per acre is to be set at €600,000 totalling €51M for SDCC. For any missed payments by Novo Nordisk, there will be a daily 8% interest charged.”
Cllr Gilligan has stated “Local employment must be paramount as part of this project, not just during construction & development phase but long term for both Novo and SDCC. There is a lot of local talent here in the Clondalkin, Newcastle & surrounding areas. We have highly skilled and trained individuals and I hope to see them get involved in this project as early as possible. I would also ask that at least 10%-20% of the €51 million is ring-fenced for investment into the local area, towards community & education & skills development.”
Pictured Cllr Trevor Gilligan, Tanaiste Micheal Martin and SDCC Mayor Emma Murphy at the launch of the new Pfizer research facility in December 2022.
