asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the present position regarding the conclusion of the Potez operation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Potez Aerospace
As the Deputy will no doubt be aware a Liquidator was appointed on 9th August, 1968, in a Creditors' voluntary winding-up of Potez Aerospace Limited. I am not in a position to say when the liquidation will be concluded but I am hopeful that it will result in the establishment at Baldonnel of a suitable alternative project.
As regards Potez Industries of Ireland Limited, Galway, I have already stated, in relation to a previous Dáil Question, that a Receiver was appointed by the Ulster Bank on 5th April. I cannot say when the Receivership will be terminated but here, again, I am hopeful that a suitable alternative project will be found.
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asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will give the number of persons employed by Potez Aerospace Limited at intervals of approximately six months each from April 1964 to date.
The number of persons employed by Potez Aerospace Ltd. at intervals of approximately six months each from April, 1964 to date was as follows:—
April, 1964 |
8 persons |
October, 1964 |
34 persons |
April, 1965 |
41 persons |
October, 1965 |
56 persons |
April, 1966 |
57 persons |
October, 1966 |
47 persons |
April, 1967 |
40 persons |
October, 1967 |
91 persons |
April, 1968 |
133 persons |
October, 1968 |
26 persons |
It was a lot of money for very little employment.
We are not finished yet.
We are not finished with the Minister about it yet either, or his predecessor.
The Minister will be very pleased to pursue the matter further.
Including the way the Minister broke the law?