Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 December 2004
47 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the grant aid returned to his Department by a company (details supplied) following the closure of its plant in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33586/04]
View answerThe position in relation to return of grant aid is unchanged from the information provided to the Deputy on 30 November 2004. To date, no grant aid has been returned to Enterprise Ireland.
Discussions are continuing between Enterprise Ireland and the company in question following the company's decision not to continue its slaughtering and boning activities, while retaining and further developing its cannery operations through the development of new added value products. These products have the potential to significantly increase sales from the site in County Roscommon. The discussions, which are complex, are expected to be concluded shortly.
