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25/01/2006
Ikea plan to come to Belfast
Swedish furniture giant Ikea is planning to set up shop in Northern Ireland.
If the application goes ahead, the superstore is likely to be built near the Holywood exchange, close to Belfast City Airport.
Ikea has already announced plans to set up at Ballymun in Dublin, but is believed to be eager to gain council support to allow them to locate in Belfast.
If the application is given the go ahead, it is likely to create approximately 400 jobs, which will be a boost for the Northern Ireland economy.
Last year, the Irish Government lifted its cap on the size of retail outlets, paving the way for Ikea to enter the Irish market.
Ikea had previously threatened to set up in the North if their proposal for the Ballymun site was turned down.
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If the application goes ahead, the superstore is likely to be built near the Holywood exchange, close to Belfast City Airport.
Ikea has already announced plans to set up at Ballymun in Dublin, but is believed to be eager to gain council support to allow them to locate in Belfast.
If the application is given the go ahead, it is likely to create approximately 400 jobs, which will be a boost for the Northern Ireland economy.
Last year, the Irish Government lifted its cap on the size of retail outlets, paving the way for Ikea to enter the Irish market.
Ikea had previously threatened to set up in the North if their proposal for the Ballymun site was turned down.
(EF/SP)
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