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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 1 Mar 1994

Vol. 439 No. 5

Written Answers. - Small Business Expansion Loans.

Peter Barry

Question:

175 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the reason existing hotels are excluded from availing of the small business expansion loans when they wish to add facilities such as leisure centres or bedrooms to their existing businesses; and his views on whether excluding these successful operators could have the effect of distorting competition in the tourist industry.

Paul Bradford

Question:

176 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the reason small business expansion loans are not to be made available to existing hotels; and if he will consider a change in this regulation.

It is proposed to take Questions Nos. 175 and 176 together.

Significant extensions-improvements to existing Bord Fáilte registered hotels are eligible for small buiness expansion loans.

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