Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 136: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the buildings of a company (details supplied) in County Louth; if they are in the ownership of the company or of the Industrial Development Authority; the future expected use of these facilities; the amount of grants awarded to this company in County Louth for each year of operation; if there are ongoing discussions in relation to new industrial use of these facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44804/08]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Coca Cola has ownership of the buildings that housed its former plant in Drogheda, County Louth. I am informed by IDA Ireland that the future expected use of the buildings is currently under review. Discussions are ongoing with appropriate interested parties in relation to the future use of these facilities.

During the period 1972 to 1991 the company was paid €8,965,348 in grant aid by IDA and associated agencies. I understand from IDA that all obligations relating to these grants were met by the company, and that no payments have been made to the company since 1991.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the expected financial support in grants from Government agencies to a company (details supplied) in County Wexford; the expected timetable for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44805/08]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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On 1st July 2008 Coca Cola announced its intention to submit a planning permission application for a combined manufacturing and innovation facility at the IDA Business & Technology Park in Wexford.

Construction of the manufacturing, laboratory and pilot plant facilities is now underway, following the completion of the planning permission process. The new operation will create approximately 60 jobs after one year and in excess of 100 jobs after five years of the plant's operation.

The investment is supported by Government through IDA Ireland. Specific detail on the support provided is commercially sensitive and is a confidential matter between the Company and IDA Ireland.