Vol. 506 No. 2
340 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the position regarding a factory (details supplied) in a Gaeltacht area of County Mayo; the negotiations or proposals, if any, made to save this company; the aid, if any, granted from Údarás na Gaeltachta to save 21 jobs; the meetings, if any, which have taken place with the owner in this regard; the outcome in this regard; and the proposals, if any, she has to save the company. [15122/99]
I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 261 of 5 May in which I stated, inter alia, that Údarás na Gaeltachta does not believe that there is an acceptable case for another attempt to rescue this company. I should add that an tÚdarás was in frequent contact and discussion with the company since the last rescue package was approved in 1997 regarding its ongoing serious situation.
Since my reply of 5 May, I understand from an tÚdarás that the promoters have taken steps to appoint a liquidator to the company.
The Deputy may rest assured that an tÚdarás will continue with its efforts to find alternative suitable employment opportunities for the people of the area.
