Eli Lilly announcement proof of Limerick’s attractiveness for investment and new jobs, says Limerick TD
Green Party TD for Limerick City, Brian Leddin, has hailed Eli Lilly’s announcement of 150 new jobs and a further near €1 billion investment in their new Alzheimer’s medicine plant in Raheen as a major vote of confidence in Limerick’s growing status as a prime location for investment.
“This investment demonstrates that Limerick is becoming a go-to destination for global companies seeking innovation, talent, and infrastructure,” Leddin said. “Limerick is correctly positioning itself as the potential counterweight to Dublin and the East where so much of the country’s population growth has been centred on in the past few decades. Our strategic location and space to grow, supported by ongoing improvements to transport infrastructure, make Limerick a great place to invest. Eli Lilly’s decision is a testament to that.”
The plant in Raheen sits near the soon-to-reopen Foynes to Limerick rail line. While the line will initially serve freight, the Green Party and Leddin are advocating for future passenger services including a train station beside the industrial estate in Raheen.
“Over 8,000 employees are travelling into Raheen every day to their places of work, and we should give them options in how they get there. It’s not just about reducing emissions from car transport, but also improving people’s quality of lives by giving them a more comfortable commute and allowing Limerick to handle more transport movements on any given morning” Leddin shared.
“The Foynes to Limerick rail line is a prime example of how infrastructure investment can drive further economic development. Expanding this line to passenger services will provide even better connectivity for employees in Raheen and support Limerick’s growing residential and industrial areas”.
With Limerick experiencing growth in both employment and population, Leddin reaffirmed the Green Party’s commitment to championing further infrastructure developments that make the city even more attractive for global investment.
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