asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether a grant or loan was given by the State to a firm of woollen manufacturers this year for the purpose of assisting the firm to carry on its business and keep its employees in employment; whether he is aware that the firm is now closed down; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Financial Assistance to Woollen Manufacturing Firm.
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The answer to the first part of the Question is in the negative. As regards the State agencies concerned with financial assistance for industry it would be contrary to practice to disclose particulars of transactions between them and individual firms. As regards the latter part of the Question so far as I am aware the firm referred to is not closed down.