Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 864: To ask the Minister for Transport the consultations if any he has had with a company (details supplied) regarding their future viability; the support available from his Department if any in view of the volcanic ash impact on its business and the precedent established elsewhere in Europe for national governments to support such companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32821/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I met with the Chairman and Chief Executive of the company in June this year. Since then my officials have kept in close contact with the company regarding their situation.

The issue of possible financial assistance to the industry in the light of the volcanic ash crisis was discussed at a meeting of the EU Council of Transport Ministers on 4 May 2010. In common with the stance taken by the majority of other EU Transport Ministers, I have indicated publicly that Ireland will not be in a position to give financial assistance to the industry because of the constraints on our public finances.