Written answers

Thursday, 12 October 2006

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Grant Payments

5:00 pm

Photo of Martin FerrisMartin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 117: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of grants a company (details supplied) received since 1994; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32443/06]

Photo of Dan NevilleDan Neville (Limerick West, Fine Gael)
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Question 121: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has had discussions with interested parties with regard to taking over a company (details supplied); if he will grant assist such a proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32510/06]

Photo of Micheál MartinMicheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 121 together.

I should point out that responsibility for the poultry sector rests with the Minister for Agriculture and Food. However, I have been in contact with the Minister in regard to the future of the company in question. My Ministerial colleague met with a group representing the producers that supply live chickens to the company on 3 October and I understand that various scenarios in regard to the operation were discussed. As regards my own area, Shannon Development also met with this group on 9 October and the Industrial Training agency FÁS is meeting with the company on 16 October. Shannon Development will assist the group in whatever way it can and is now awaiting further contact from the group.

I also met with representatives of the workforce on 11th of October 2006 and discussed a number of issues which were of concern to them.

The situation in relation to the future of the company is constantly evolving. I am aware that the assets of the company have now been advertised for sale by the Liquidator but it is too early to say what level of interest there will be in the assets.

The amount of monies paid in supports by Enterprise Ireland to the company in County Limerick since 1994 was €552,465.

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