Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2009
449 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action he will take to ensure the continuing existence of a horticultural producer group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5707/09]
View answerThe enterprise to which the Deputy refers is currently trading reduced volumes and its staff is on protective notice because its contracts with one of the major multiples have been wound down. These are commercial decisions made by private organisations and not something in which I would be entitled to intervene. I understand that the enterprise in question intends to continue in business. The enterprise has received substantial support from my Department under the NDP schemes. Part of the enterprise is recognised as a producer organisation and has also received EU aid for its operational programmes. If the enterprise continues in business, both these avenues are open to it for future assistance.
