Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 670: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, further to Parliamentary Question No. 200 of 29 September 2004, the grant aid returned to his Department by the company; the total grant aid paid to the company in the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25141/05]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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No grant aid has yet been returned to Enterprise Ireland by the company in question. Discussions between Enterprise Ireland and Glanbia concerning grant aid are still ongoing. Progress has been made on the negotiations and a conclusion is expected to be reached in the near future. The process involves the consideration of complex legal issues. A final decision on the matter will be required by the board of Enterprise Ireland.

The total amount of grants paid by Enterprise Ireland and its predecessors to Irish Country Bacon (Ruskey) Limited over the period 1995-2005 was €424,065. In addition, the company also received payments of €824,324 from Enterprise Ireland under the FEOGA programme.