Shortage of Mayo land for commercial use is highlighted

LAND for commercial and industrial use in west Mayo urgently needs to be identified.

The shortage of available land for development was highlighted by Councillor Peter Flynn after councillors approved the sale of a site at Westport Industrial Park to Mayo Tile Warehouse Limited.

"We have a severe shortage of commercial and industrial land in Westport and the entire west Mayo region."

"I would ask that we prioritise that."

Councillor Flynn said he understood it could be two years before something would come on track, which was 'unacceptable'.

They needed to have facilities for businesses if they are looking to attract them to the area and right now there was nothing available in west Mayo, from Louisburgh through to Newport.