Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

As I said on several occasions, I cannot talk about grant assistance with anybody until such time as I know the nature of the problem. We will not know until the inspections are carried out. I know Deputy Clare Daly would like me to give her a rather blanket answer stating there will be financial assistance. Only when I know the extent of the problem will I consider grant aid. Deputy Clare Daly may want to write a blank cheque on behalf of the taxpayer. I will not be doing that.

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