Diageo is today announcing its decision to make a capital
investment of €153 million in a brewing centre of
excellence at St James's Gate, Dublin. This announcement
follows a major review looking at how Diageo can best
ensure the long term sustainability of its brewing
operations in Ireland.
This announcement will result in a rejuvenation of the
historic St. James's Gate Brewery backed by a €153 million
investment. This will result in the creation of 300
construction jobs during the period of the new brewhouse
construction which will get underway, subject to planning
permission, in the first half of this year.
The plans for implementation at St James's Gate over the
next 2 years will be an important part of securing the long
term competitiveness of Diageo's beer business and by
concentrating all brewing activity on the St James's Gate
site will underpin the company's commitment to
Ireland. The development at St James's Gate will also
provide significant employment during its construction
phase.
David Gosnell, President, Diageo Global Supply; "The
decision to consolidate to the St James' Gate site is
fundamental to delivering the competitiveness necessary for
the long term sustainability of our brewing in Ireland.
This is a significant investment and an expression of
confidence by Diageo in our Irish operations."
Welcoming the announcement, the Minister for Jobs,
Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD; "This
announcement represents a huge vote of confidence in the
Irish economy by a world-leading company, creates very
welcome construction jobs, and secures Diageo's brewing
operations in Ireland for decades. High-tech manufacturing
must be at the centre of our jobs recovery, and today's
news that the next generation of Diageo's activities
will take place at a brewing centre of excellence in
Guinness's historic home in Dublin demonstrates what is
possible.
"Every pint of Guinness sold throughout Europe and the
United States is currently brewed in Dublin. Many of its
other successful products are also created here, and
today's announcement could pave the way for even
greater things for St James's Gate. With this
month's Action Plan for Jobs I am determined to ensure
that high-growth Irish and international companies have the
necessary supports to create the jobs and growth we so
badly need."
The scope of the proposed brewery development includes
(subject to planning permission):
- A new brewhouse facility on the Northlands of St
James's Gate (Victoria Quay)
- The new brewhouse volume will have a capacity of
approximately 7m Hectolitres.
- A new grain intake building and associated
silos
- An extension of the existing Fermentation Plant to
the southwest of the new brewery
- Extension to utilities generation and
distribution
In 2008 the centralisation of all Diageo brewing activities
at one site was announced, including the ceasing of brewing
activities at Kilkenny and Dundalk by the end of 2012.
These sites are now scheduled for closure in July 2013
(Dundalk) and December 2013 (Kilkenny) subject to planning
and construction timelines at St James's Gate.
For further information please contact:
Rhonda Evans
Head of Corporate Communications, Diageo Ireland
+353 (0)86 8551849
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