asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy the steps which are being taken by his Department or the IDA to continue an industry for the production of hardboard in this country, in view of the closure of Irish Board Mills Limited, Athy, County Kildare.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Athy (County Kildare) Factory Closure.
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The receiver, who was appointed for the company mentioned on 29 September last, is continuing his efforts to find a suitable new owner and the IDA is also endeavouring to locate a suitable purchaser. In the present distressed state of the market this is seen as offering the best prospect of securing a viable project.