State Investments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 December 2016

Wednesday, 7 December 2016

Questions (247)

Jack Chambers

Question:

247. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guidelines relating to such investment; if his Department intends to introduce any policies or guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39024/16]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

My Department does not have any investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, in tobacco companies.

As regards future policy I have no plans for any investments, directly or indirectly, in tobacco companies.

In relation to the twelve State Bodies under the aegis of my Department, as the information requested is an operational matter for the Bodies themselves they have been requested to forward the relevant  information directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.