Semi-State Bodies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 February 2010

Tuesday, 2 February 2010

Questions (100)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

184 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the responsibilities the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement has over semi-State companies including the national ports in the context of the Companies Act and good corporate governance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4818/10]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Deputy Billy Kelleher)

The Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement was established on 28 November 2001 under the provisions of the Company Law Enforcement Act 2001 (No. 28 of 2001). The primary functions of the Director of Corporate Enforcement under the Act are to:

To enforce the Companies Acts;

To encourage compliance with the Companies Acts;

To investigate suspected offences under the Companies Acts.

These functions apply to all companies formed and registered under the Companies Acts and related legislation.