The Tánaiste has backed plans by the IDA to construct an Advanced Building Solution in Longford town.
Leo Varadkar was speaking on his visit to the county today, where he met with council officials and local businesses.
To date the IDA have found it difficult to identify and acquire a suitable location, however, the Fine Gael leader said he will speak to the IDA executive on the matter.
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The Tánaiste believes a factory or plant would be beneficial to Longford, with the creation of hundreds of jobs.