Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 4 Nov 1999

Vol. 510 No. 2

Written Answers. - Export Credit Insurance.

Eamon Gilmore

Question:

17 Mr. Gilmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the claim against the State by a company (details supplied) arising from a decision to cancel certain export credit insurance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21992/99]

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

In 1989 proceedings against the State were initiated by Anglo Irish Beef Processors International Limited in response to a decision by the Minister to void certain export credit cover. The plaintiffs lodged an amended statement of claim in 1995.

Pleadings in the case have not yet been finalised.