Written answers
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Grant Payments
9:00 pm
Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 418: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the full status of conditions attached and amount of money allocated to a company (details supplied); if he will recoup this money; if he will ensure that any money recouped will be earmarked for job creation in Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3740/08]
Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Payment and repayment of grants are day to day operational matters for the Industrial Development agencies. I do not have any role in day to day operational matters of the agencies. However, in this particular case, I understand from IDA Ireland that the company received approximately €3.7 million in grants since 1989. Discussions will take place between the agency and the company in relation to grant liabilities shortly.
In its ongoing drive to attract investment opportunities to Arklow and Co. Wicklow in general, I can say that IDA Ireland is currently in negotiations with two investors with regard to relocating and expanding in the agency's Arklow Business Park. In addition, Servier Ireland Industries Limited, which is based in Arklow, is actively recruiting at present and employment figures have consistently increased over the last number of years.
I am satisfied that IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the local County Enterprise Board will continue to promote Arklow and Co. Wicklow in general as attractive locations for employment and investment opportunities.
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