Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 143: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will clarify the situation regarding grant aid from Enterprise Ireland under the beef and sheep meat investment fund; the projects under this scheme which have been approved for payment; when payment of these grants can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13728/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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A Capital Investment Aid Scheme for the beef and sheepmeat primary processing sectors was launched in April 2007, with the aims of achieving efficiencies in processing and improving market sustainability, competitiveness and added value. As indicated in reply to previous Parliamentary Questions the process of examination and evaluation of project proposals under the scheme has been completed. Enterprise Ireland has been in contact with companies about the individual awards and it is anticipated that an announcement will be made shortly.