Grant Payments.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 January 2005

Thursday, 27 January 2005

Questions (38)

Denis Naughten

Question:

32 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the grant aid returned to her Department by a company (details supplied) following the closure of its Rooskey plant in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1775/05]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

The last grant payment made by my Department in respect of the Rooskey plant in County Roscommon was in June 1997.

My Department, in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland, is examining the position regarding contingent liabilities arising from the plant's closure. The process of recovery of any amounts identified as due will follow upon completion of this exercise.