Semi-State Bodies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 March 2012

Thursday, 1 March 2012

Questions (195)

Michael McGrath

Question:

198 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the approximate deficit on the pension funds at the end of 2011 or most recent available date of each of the commercial semi-State companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12568/12]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

There are currently 4 Commercial State Bodies (listed below) that fall under the aegis of my Department.

Queries regarding the pension funds in these State Bodies should be addressed to the State Bodies themselves:

1. Bord na gCon.

2. Coillte.

3. Horse Racing Ireland.

4. Irish National Stud.