Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 97: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport if he will address the situation where a cinema (details supplied) will close due to the exorbitant increase in rent from the landlord will be assisted. [8972/11]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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I am advised that on 15 April 2011, the High Court made an order placing The Lighthouse Cinema in involuntary liquidation and a liquidator has now been appointed. I understand the matter has been listed for the Examiner's list on 23 May 2011.

My Department is represented by the Chief State Solicitor in the matters raised by these developments. The Chief State Solicitor was represented at the court hearings which preceded the liquidator's appointment. I will be guided by the advice of the Chief State Solicitor, who will seek the advice of the Attorney General as necessary, on the next steps to best protect the State's interest.