Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2016
29. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she is aware that the two former executives of Údarás na Gaeltachta who handled the sale of Arramara Teoranta to a company (details supplied) were then employed by the company; if the sale was completed by ministerial order; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21284/16]
View answerThe sale of Údarás na Gaeltachta's shares in Arramara Teo to the company referred to by the Deputy was approved by the board of Údarás on 1 March 2013, subject to Ministerial approval being obtained and legal details being agreed. Following an assessment of the proposal, Ministerial approval for the sale was granted on 29 July 2013, subject to a number of specific conditions being fulfilled. I am advised that the sale of Arramara Teo was concluded on 7 May 2014 and that Údarás na Gaeltachta is satisfied that the conditions laid down have been fully complied with. No Ministerial Order was required to complete the sale.
With regard to the matter raised in relation to former employees of Údarás na Gaeltachta, these are operational management issues which are the responsibility of Údarás and I have asked the Chief Executive to respond directly to the Deputy within the time frame set out in Standing Orders.
