Michael Ferris
Question:45 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Finance if the State discharged its guarantee for a £19,541,000 loan in 1991 held by a company (details supplied) before their privatisation; if so, if he will outline the way in which this was to be done; if he will give details of the direct costs incurred by his Department in the discharge of that loan or loan guarantee; and if he will make a statement on the matter.