Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy was present when it was made quite clear by the Taoiseach last night that the Government cannot become involved in State aid to a private company. The Deputy is also aware that the Government could not become involved in State aid to Waterford Glass when that issue surfaced. Where required, the Government has given a guarantee to the regulator in the UK-----

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