Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 397: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food, further to Question No. 32 of 27 January 2005, the plans by her Department in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland to recoup grant aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8985/05]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland is continuing to examine the position regarding contingent liabilities arising from the closure of the plant at Rooskey, County Roscommon.

Discussions are ongoing between Enterprise Ireland and the company on the possible level of liability arising from the decision to discontinue the slaughtering and boning activities at Rooskey while retaining and developing the cannery operations from the Rooskey site and having regard to the company's other investment plans.

While the issues are complex it is expected that the discussions and examination will be concluded in the near future and the process of recovery of any amounts identified as due will follow.